HPB Senior Clinical Fellow

Uhleicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (Peri-CCT). The post is designed to develop clinical skills in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery within a supportive department renowned for training and research.

The role offers participation in ward rounds, supervision of junior doctors, on-call duties at registrar level, and opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary projects and education.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team, participate in research projects and teaching.
• Supervise, monitor and assist Resident Doctors in day-to-day patient management.
• Attend ward rounds as timetabled and participate in Emergency work.
• Participate in Surgical Outpatient Clinics.
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Tools

ALS Qualified

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

HPB Senior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 25 November 2026

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.

About us

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, and
• 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:

Job 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust