Senior Clinical Fellow - Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery to join their team for a 12-month term. This role offers direct Consultant supervision and access to an educational program, including protected teaching time. Candidates should have completed their Basic Surgical Training and are encouraged to engage in clinical research and quality improvement projects. This position focuses on enhancing surgical experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Protected study time

Educational program including appraisal

Diversity in workplace

Qualifications

• Completion of Basic Surgical Training.
• Experience in General Surgery or Breast Surgery.
• Ability to teach undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds, theatre sessions, and outpatient clinics.
• Ensure continuing care of patients during the day.
• Assist in teaching activities.

Skills

Basic Surgical Training

Audit and quality improvement

Teaching

Clinical research

Education

MSc/BEd

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery

We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery to commence as soon as possible; appointment is for a 12‑month fixed term.

Although the post is non‑training grade, there will be direct Consultant supervision and an educational programme including annual appraisal, 4‑monthly supervisor meetings, access to an e‑portfolio and relevant study leave. A specific programme of protected teaching and a wide range of other clinical training activities will be available.

Postholders are encouraged to undertake audit and quality improvement projects. They will also be supported to pursue Membership examinations in their chosen specialty. Options exist to develop formal teaching or research.

The post offers excellent experience in General Surgery or Breast Surgery and would be suitable for someone who has completed Basic Surgical Training and is looking for an opportunity to widen their experience prior to moving on to Higher Surgical Training.

Opportunities exist within the Directorate for postholders to conduct clinical research. Further academic study, e.g., MSc/BEd, is supported with protected study time built into the job plan.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Weekly timetable will include ward rounds, theatre sessions and outpatients clinics, along with audit/surgical meetings once per week.
• Continuing care of patients on the ward during the day.
• Perform duties in unforeseen or emergency circumstances at the request of the consultant.
• Involvement in teaching, especially under‑graduates.
• Cover the absence of colleagues, eg annual leave, study leave.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.