Trust Research Fellow in Upper GI (equivalent to ST3+)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Fellow position for an ST3+ registrar level in UGI surgery, starting from October 2025. The role includes clinical responsibilities along with conducting a funded research project, providing a unique opportunity to develop surgical skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days)

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be an ST3+ registrar or equivalent.
• Experience in general surgery preferred.
• Interest in UGI and research collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Join the UGI team with on-call commitments.
• Maintain emergency surgical skills.
• Conduct a funded research project.

Skills

Surgical skills

Research skills

Education

Medical degree

Job description

This post will support a senior candidate who would like to work less than full time in order to allow time for a research project.

Candidates will be expected to present a fully funded research project that they will undertake alongside this post starting in October 2025.

The project will be assessed on its scientific merit and does not necessarily have to be within a specialist UGI field, but must have potential to lead onto a higher degree.

This role would allow the post holder to receive some training and experience in specialist hiatal surgery clinics whilst also maintaining emergency surgical skills on the on call rota. The post holder will cover one slot on a 14 person, split shift registrar rota, as well as 30 days a year of UGI surgery clinic.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Fellow will join the UGI team at the ST3+ (registrar) level for on call commitments. The post-holder will be expected to take on duties and commitments at the level of a ST3+ registrar, and higher levels of responsibility may be offered by mutual agreement. The employer is the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is based on a whole time appointment starting October 2025 until October 2027 in the first instance. The postholder will take a full slot on the 1:14 on-call General Surgery rota.

Working Pattern: Full time slot on the rota, 30 clinics a year and rest of the time research

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Mr Alex Reece-Smith, Upper GI Clinical Lead, [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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