ST1-2 Clinical Fellow in General Surgery | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in General Surgery for a 12-month fixed-term post. You will primarily manage in-patient care while working across the Lower and Upper GI surgical teams. Ideal candidates must have a medical degree and register with the GMC. This role offers significant responsibilities in clinical care and an opportunity for personal development within a busy surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience in a medical or surgical setting.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage workload effectively.
• Competence in basic medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and manage care.
• Assist in surgical procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical degree

Registered with the GMC

Job description

Clinical Fellow ST1/2 General Surgery

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 12‑month fixed‑term post of Clinical Fellow ST1/2 doctor in General Surgery, required due to a vacancy from November 2025.

The Great Western Hospital, Swindon, is a modern 425‑bed District General Hospital built in 2002, serving a population of over 310,000 and boasting state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact:

• Mr Zulfi Hanif, Consultant General Surgeon, on 01793 646257 or via email: [e-mail]

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work across the Lower GI and Upper GI surgical teams. Together with colleagues they will be responsible for day‑to‑day management of in‑patients and perform the duties of the on‑call general surgical clinical fellow (ST1/2 level) doctor.

Clinical Care Responsibilities

• Take a history and examine a patient
• Identify and synthesize problems
• Prescribe safely
• Keep an accurate and relevant medical record
• Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
• Take part in relevant clinical procedures
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care

STAR Values

• Service – We will put our patients first
• Teamwork – We will work together
• Ambition – We will aspire to provide the best service
• Respect – We will act with integrity

Department & Clinical Environment

The Department of General Surgery comprises Consultants, Specialty Trainees/Clinical Fellows ranging from ST3 to ST8 level and junior level trainees. Key interests include benign Upper GI, Colorectal, and Breast Surgery, including laparoscopic colorectal surgery and oncoplastic reconstruction. The environment is busy, with a large volume of elective and emergency surgery and scope for personal development. Several current trust grade registrars are completing their FRCS examinations.

Location

Swindon is a major town set within the rural beauty of Wiltshire, nestled between the Cotswolds to the north and Marlborough Downs to the south. Travel to major cities such as Bristol, Oxford and London is easy with frequent rail links and within an hour’s journey by rail. The M4 motorway is within a couple of miles, and local accommodation is affordable with excellent shopping, social and sports facilities.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

1. To support and supervise junior colleagues as appropriate.
2. To contribute to the leadership and development under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director, in line with the Trust’s business plans.
3. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate, including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
4. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
5. Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025.