Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Coventry seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery. The role offers exposure to complex HPB procedures and the opportunity to develop skills in robotic surgery. This full-time position lasts for a maximum of five months with a salary of £65,048 plus on-call enhancements, making it ideal for a senior trainee aiming for comprehensive experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Access to modern imaging and robotics

Qualifications

• Must have a valid GMC registration.
• Experience in HPB surgery is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-operative patients.
• Provide senior cover for HPB patients.
• Perform robotic procedures and attend theatre.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Robotic surgery techniques

Patient management

Education

Current UK professional registration

Medical degree

Job description

Overview

Interviews are yet to be scheduled. Applications are open for a HPB Senior Clinical Fellow who wishes to gain experience in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HPB) surgery. The role would be suitable for a senior trainee for a maximum of five months. The Senior Clinical Fellow will be expected to manage pre- and post-operative patients and will be encouraged to publish and present at local and international meetings in HPB. There will be modular HPB cases hands-on training (STU) for both benign and malignant conditions, cross-site case observations, and a 1:18 on-call rota to support emergency care.

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.

Main duties

In addition to HPB registrar work, the post includes providing senior cover for HPB patients, attending theatre/outpatient sessions, and care of admitted General Surgical patients. There is a commitment to the acute general surgical rota (commensurate with experience). The appointed candidate will be expected to carry out a degree of clinical work (clinics) independently. There is access to modern imaging (CT, PET), Endoscopy (ERCP and EUS) and robotics on a single site. This post offers exposure and experience in complex HPB surgery. The Senior Clinical Fellow is expected to develop operative skills in robotic surgery and judgment in the care of such patients through the full spectrum of the specialty. The University Hospital is a thousand-bed tertiary care, level III trauma unit, affiliated to Warwick Medical School, one of the foremost institutions in the country.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We employ skilled staff across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care at the heart of our work. The Trust is modern and internationally recognised for research and innovation and offers a range of learning and development opportunities. Joining our team provides opportunity to be part of a dedicated, forward-looking environment.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

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

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 218-T1-MED-7442393-A

Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, CV2 2DX

Job responsibilities

The University Hospital is a thousand-bed tertiary care, level III trauma unit affiliated to Warwick Medical School. Typical rota examples are for illustration and may change; duties include ward rounds, clinics, theatre, and robotic procedures with departmental teaching and ward rounds as part of the HPB specialty.

Person Specification

Qualification / Training Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable

Experience Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable

Knowledge Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable

Skills & Abilities Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable

Disclosure and registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on UK visas and immigration and criminal records checks can be found by consulting the relevant UK government resources.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, CV2 2DX