HPB Senior Clinical Fellow

NEP cloud; Leicester; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (Peri-CCT). The post offers a 12-month fixed-term contract, with duties across HPB surgery, including clinical supervision, on-call duties, and participation in teaching and research within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold GMC registration, ALS and have at least two years at surgical registrar level, with transplant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• ALS qualification.
• Evidence of commitment to surgical training.
• At least 2 years experience at surgical registrar level (minimum 6 months in the UK).
• Experience in Transplant Unit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the running of department/ ward.
• Provide surgical clinical supervision of resident doctors on the wards.
• Participate in the general surgical on-call rota at registrar level.
• Provide senior medical input for non surgical wards when on-call (especially Out of Hours).
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to operational and research projects and teaching of staff and students.
• Supervise, monitor and assist resident doctors in day-to-day inpatient management.
• Attend ward rounds as timetabled and participate in Emergency work.
• Participate in Surgical Outpatient Clinics and weekly educational sessions.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Empathy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to handle stress

Education

Full GMC registration

ALS Qualified

Evidence of commitment to surgical training

Job description

Main area Hepato-Pacreato-Biliary Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (+/- extension) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Days and nights, including on-call cover) Job ref 358-8308425-CHU

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site UHL Town Leicester Salary £67,325 - £77,348 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

HPB Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3)

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Job overview

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (Peri-CCT).

The SCF post has been specifically designed to help motivate people further in their careers in Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.

These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• Participate in the running of department/ ward.
• Provide surgical clinical supervision of resident doctors on the wards.
• Participate in the general surgical on-call rota at registrar level.
• Provide senior medical input for non surgical wards when on-call (especially Out of Hours).
• The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team is essential to this post. You will participate in operational and research projects and the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and other Ancillary staff.
• Supervise, monitor and assist Resident Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts.
• Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
• Take part in timetabled Emergency work. This will involve providing senior input to the on-call team and may include any combination of leading the arrest team, running the surgical admissions unit and triage area as the surgical registrar on-call, reviewing medical patients on base wards and providing a medical opinion for patients in other specialities.
• Participate in Surgical Outpatient Clinics.
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached a job description which details an overview and main responsibilities of the job.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• ALS Qualified
• Evidence of commitment to surgical training

Experience

• At least 2 years experience of working at surgical registrar level either in the UK or abroad (A minimum of 6 months in the UK)
• Experience in Transplant Unit

Communication and relationship skills

• Emotional intelligence and empathy in dealing with cancer patients
• Potential to cope with stressful situations
• The ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

Equality and Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Other requirements specific to the role

• Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.