Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in Coventry seeks a full-time doctor for a fixed-term role. The candidate must possess full GMC registration and be prepared to engage in ward activities, on-call responsibilities, and teaching. With excellent trauma care collaboration opportunities, this position emphasizes both patient support and educational contributions. Salary is £65,048 per annum plus on-call enhancements.

Qualifications

• Participate in the on-call rota with general surgery.
• Engage in audits and contribute to research activities.
• Attend CPD activities with granted study leave.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ward work, ward rounds, and theatre sessions.
• Work with trauma specialties for patient care.
• Teach nursing staff during tutorials and lectures.

Skills

Trauma management knowledge

Collaboration skills

Teaching ability

Education

Full GMC registration

Eligibility for GMC registration

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Inter‑view dates are to be held on week commencing 27 October 2025. The Department/Trust context: University Hospitals of Warwickshire and Coventry (UHCW) NHS Trust is located in the West Midlands and provides general acute hospital services to around 500,000 people and specialist services to over one million. The Trust employs about 5,639 staff, manages 1,380 beds and 32 operating theatres. The Surgery Group comprises General Surgery, Urology and sub specialties including Breast Surgery, Upper and Lower GI, Laparoscopic and Thyroid Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Vascular, Transplant, Endocrine and Colorectal. There is an active postgraduate medical education programme and focused teaching for MRCS/FRCS planning.

Note: We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Carry out ward work and ward rounds, theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, endoscopy, and administrative duties (e.g., discharge summaries) in the absence of a Consultant.
• Participate in the general surgery registrar on-call rota (currently 1:18) overseen by the on‑call Consultant.
• Work collaboratively with trauma-related specialties to care for trauma patients, including initial assessment, planning and ongoing care; knowledge and experience in trauma management are essential.
• Be part of an environment in a large trauma centre and contribute to infection control practices.
• Attend to educational supervision upon starting the post with an Educational Supervisor and discuss learning objectives and learning agreement.
• Support for CESR applicants with missing training in areas such as endoscopy, with guidance for their applications.
• Engage in teaching for official/unofficial nursing staff tutorials, ward rounds, and nursing lectures.
• Contribute to study, training, audits, and research activities with access to facilities for clinical and laboratory research and links with Warwick University.

Teaching, On‑Call, Research, Administrative and Other Duties

• Involvement in teaching and training; on‑call rota with prospective cover; opportunities for research with institutional links.
• Attend invited Surgical Division meetings and participate in audits; perform duties in occasional emergencies as required and practicable, with recognition that such commitments are exceptional.
• Promote infection control practices and contribute to CPD through courses and study leave where applicable.

Requirements and Training

The post is not recognized by the Royal College of Postgraduate Training; the Clinical Sciences Building offers a modern integrated Post Graduate Centre and a library with access to books and journals. The post holder is encouraged to attend CPD activities with study leave granted subject to service terms.

Providing Quality Healthcare

• Have full GMC registration or be eligible to join.

Evaluation and Research

Take part in and support audits.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £65,048 a year per annum plus on-call enhancements

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 218-T1-MED-7506553

Job location: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX

Qualifications and Eligibility

Disclosures This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance can be found on UK Visas and Immigration site. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration (NHS Careers for reference).

Employer details

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX

Employer website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk