Senior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare provider in Romford seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow to join a diverse surgical team. The role involves participating in clinics, assisting in theatres, and managing acute surgical cases. Candidates must have Full GMC registration and MRCS or equivalent, plus communication skills and teamwork abilities. This position supports career progression and research involvement.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• MRCS or equivalent qualification needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 2-week clinics and outpatient clinics.
• Attend theatres and be part of the CEPOD rota.
• Undertake research and service improvement projects.
• Work with consultant surgeons to ensure effective triage of patients.
• Participate in clinical governance programmes.
• Provide emergency support to patients as needed.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Team player

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCS or equivalent

Job description

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Applications are invited for the posts of Senior Clinical Fellow for General, Breast, Colorectal and Emergency Surgery, and for the Senior Clinical Fellow within the Colorectal firm. This is an opportunity to join a busy, dynamic multidisciplinary team to help improve the services we provide to our population.

The post is a 6‑month/one‑year fixed term, extendable for the right candidate. The successful candidate will participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and assist in theatres across all general surgical specialties. Opportunities for teaching medical students and covering breast, colorectal, general, and emergency surgery are available.

The Senior Clinical Fellow will fast‑track patients through diagnosis, initiate investigations, and provide initial management for acute surgical issues. The post holder will also triage surgical patients, manage ward referrals, resus and trauma calls, and handle paediatric and community GP referrals. The role involves working in the Surgical Hot Clinic and providing emergency support to patients at Queens Hospital as appropriate.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Full GMC registration.
• MRCS or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A team‑player who can contribute to multidisciplinary care.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in 2‑week clinics and outpatient clinics.
• Attend theatres and be part of the CEPOD rota.
• Undertake research and service improvement projects within the division of General Surgery and enhance your clinical portfolio.
• Work with the team of consultant surgeons to ensure patients are effectively triaged and reduce delays to treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance programmes, including appraisal and research projects, leading to publications.
• Provide emergency support to patients at Queens Hospital as appropriate.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate and build on existing operative and clinical skills in General and emergency surgery. The ideal candidate will be able to undertake research and develop leadership skills with support from the surgical team, and will be involved in quality improvement projects. Career progression support will be provided.

Applicants are advised to read the supporting information before submitting an application. Please demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification by completing the supporting information section on the application form.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.