Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery. The role involves patient care, conducting ward rounds, and participation in research and teaching. Ideal for those pursuing further specialization before securing a consultant position. This position provides extensive exposure in a leading unit with a strong research background.

Qualifications

• Must have completed CCT or equivalent in relevant field.
• Experience in surgical wards and theatre.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care of all patients in the Unit.
• Conduct ward rounds, OP clinics, and operate theatre sessions.
• Participate in research and teaching activities.

Skills

Specialist hepatobiliary surgical experience

Research contribution

Teaching capability

Education

Post CCT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool. The Liver Unit is one of the busiest in the UK performing 150‑200 liver resections annually.

Who is this role for?

Ideally suited to a post CCT or senior fellow looking to gain specialist hepatobiliary surgical experience before applying for a substantive consultant post. Peri/post‑CCT individuals (or international equivalent) who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a Consultant position will find this post attractive.

Responsibilities

Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include:

• Business, post‑take and teaching ward rounds
• OP clinics
• Operating Theatre sessions
• Research
• Administrative activity (dictation of summaries, letters, coding, etc.)
• Presentations (M+M, MDT meetings, etc.)

The unit performs 150‑200 major hepatobiliary and sarcoma resections annually, including minimally invasive, robotic and open surgery. The post will provide exposure to this specialist area of practice.

Research & Teaching

Research/Audit – This unit has a strong research pedigree, having led on many international research trials that have defined current standards in cancer and hepatobiliary care worldwide. Candidates are expected to actively contribute to the wealth of research opportunities provided. Teaching – The hospital and unit are teaching units. There are a number of medical students attached to the unit, and the junior doctors staffing the unit are typically academic track foundation doctors. An expectation of teaching provision by the successful candidate exists.

About the Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It is part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025.