Clinical Fellow ST3+ in General Surgery

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their General Surgery unit. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to both elective and emergency care, and gaining hands-on experience under consultant supervision. Ideal candidates will have completed or be nearing completion of their general surgery training. The position also includes opportunities for additional training, research, and a 1:10 on-call rota, providing comprehensive exposure to various surgical practices in a major trauma center.

Benefits

Opportunities for research and education

Support from multidisciplinary teams

Buddy programs for new members

Qualifications

• Candidates should be nearing or have completed their general surgery training.
• Experience in complex upper GI or lower GI surgery is desirable.
• Participation in multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary general surgery team.
• Participate in the 1:10 general on call rota.
• Contribute to research and undergraduate education.

Skills

Experience in general surgery

Consultant-led training

Emergency care experience

Education

Completion of general surgery training or equivalent

Job description

The appointee will work within the multidisciplinary general surgery team under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons and alongside them, to interface with the other team members, comprising Nurses, Dieticians, Psychiatrists, Physicians and Anaesthetists. The post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of General Surgery in a well‑supported and closely supervised environment., The elective teams are split between the UGI and LGI consultants equally with the full spectrum of surgery being undertaken except specialist hepatobiliary work.

Senior Fellows will have the opportunity to benefit from consultant‑led training in theatres, access to endoscopy, access to robotic theatre, outpatient clinics and MDTs. Other opportunities within these posts include contribution to research, undergraduate education and management/leadership roles.

As well as contributing to the elective wards alongside the other registrars, they will participate in the 1:10 general on call rota which provides cover to the acute emergency general surgery service in Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. This will provide experience to emergency care/theatres and multi‑disciplinary working in a major Trauma Centre. As well as providing care to the people of Brighton and Hove, we provide tertiary level OG and trauma care to 1.6 million people across Sussex, parts of Surrey and West Kent.

We are pleased to offer a post to join our General Surgery unit in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a senior clinical fellow. These posts are suited to candidates nearing or who have completed their general surgery training (or equivalent) and are looking to further their experience in complex upper GI or lower GI surgery.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.