Senior Specialty Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery
14 hours ago
Southampton
Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Senior Specialty Fellow- Oesophagogastric surgery Start Date: 7th April 2027 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum Further details about the role can be found in the job description below. Main duties of the job Applications are invited for a Senior Specialty Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery (12 months- starting in April 2027). This post is a Royal College of Surgeons of England approved fellowship in Oesophagogastric and Revisional Bariatric Surgery. The post is suitable for candidates who wish to consolidate training leading to them being able to manage the full spectrum of elective and emergency, benign and malignant upper GI (oesophagogastric) cases. They will contribute to a 1:4 subspecialist (OG) consultant on call rota in a busy teaching hospital and major trauma centre. This post would suit candidates who hold CCT or are within 6 months of holding a CCT. The successful candidate will join a team of 4 consultant surgeons delivering tertiary malignant and benign upper GI regional surgical services serving the people of Southampton and the Wessex region. While the subspecialist on-call service will be based in Southampton the appointee may be expected to provide services at Lymington New Forest Hospital and other regional hospitals as required in future. The Upper GI unit at UHS has a well-earned reputation for clinical and academic excellence and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in governance, audit and clinical and translational research. Working for our organisation As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Fellow will have day-to-day leadership responsibilities for in-patient care and experience/training will be provided in laparoscopic and robotic surgery (including oesophagectomy), advanced endoscopy and the management of complex benign and emergency Upper GI conditions subject to current experience and development needs. The Fellow will be expected to help deliver audit and research projects within the unit and develop an annual expert surgical meeting. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria. Additional Information Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; • Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training • Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) • A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Proposed interview date: 15th October 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 10th September 2026 Person specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential criteria - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - GMC registration with a licence to practise - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements - Relevant post registration experience - Experience at Registrar level - Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course Desirable criteria - On the GMC specialist register - Higher Degree (MD/PhD) - Robotic Experience - Previous Senior Fellow experience Aptitudes & Skills Essential criteria - Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams - Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff - Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). - Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines - Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly - Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching - Understanding of clinical risk management - Work without direct supervision where appropriate - Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach - Good manual dexterity & hand/eye co-ordination - Clinical audit Desirable criteria - Experienced in surgical & laparoscopic skills - Ability to produce legible, accurate complete & comprehensible notes - Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice - Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work Trust Values Essential criteria - Patients First - Working Together - Always Improving --- Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. 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