Senior Clinical Fellow In Upper Gi Surgery

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
St Jamess University Hospital
Abdominal Medicine & Surgery CSU
Upper GI Surgery
Senior Clinical Fellow Salary: ST4-ST8 Grade (dependent on experience)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals currently has one of the largest Oesophago-Gastric Surgery units in the UK. We are seeking a Senior Surgical Trainee who is approaching or has completed their CCT. We would like a Senior Upper GI Fellow to join us for a period of 12 months working with 6 Consultant Surgeons to obtain experience in Oesophago-Gastric Cancer resection Surgery and minimally invasive benign Upper GI Surgery and Obesity surgery. Participation on our senior registrar rota will be expected.
Post to commence: July 2025
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact: Mr Andy Cockbain ( ), Lead Clinician for Upper GI and Pancreatic Surgery. Tel: 0113 2068489
Main duties of the job Work with 2 other speciality registrars to provide clinical care for acute, elective and outpatients under supervision of the Upper GI Surgical Unit consultants. Participate in the general surgical out of hours senior registrar rota providing emergency care for acute surgical admissions and referrals, patients on the general surgical wards, the surgical high dependency unit and the intensive care unit. Support general and specialist outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, endoscopy sessions and day-case surgery. Obtain experience in the surgical management of upper cancer, complex upper GI disease, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. Contribute to weekly departmental and specialist multidisciplinary meetings and monthly audit meetings. Participate in any ongoing clinical trials to facilitate the collection and analysis of clinical data. Collaborate in clinical research and submit for presentation or publication where possible. Participate in the teaching of medical students and clinical supervision of juniors. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
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Job description This is a 12-month fixed-term post for a Senior Clinical Fellow working within the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Department based at St Jamess University Hospital. The unit is a tertiary centre for referrals for oesophago-gastric cancer surgery as well as providing upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery services to Leeds.
This post will be suitable for a trainee who is taking or who has just taken the UK CCST exams or international equivalent and will be for 12 months. Previous experience in Upper GI surgery is essential.
The unit comprises six surgeons. All six surgeons undertake oesophago-gastric cancer resections, bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery and general surgery. There is training in laparoscopic and open oesophagectomy and gastrectomy and a robotic program started in 2022.
Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate Desirable Peri or Post Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential At least 60 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice Have completed Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery Able to perform at Specialist Registrar Level in Emergency Surgery on-call Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects Desirable Experience in Upper Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Endoscopy experience (JAG accredited) Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable FRCS Gen Surg Part III Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need. Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds. Desirable Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity. Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching. Evidence of feedback for teaching Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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