Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Clinical Fellow

Advanced Abdominal Wall Fellowship

Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term from July 2027 Abdominal Wall Fellowship (post-CCT) based at North Devon District Hospital. This senior fellowship is aimed at surgeons from the UK or internationally who have completed their higher surgical training (post-CCT or equivalent), who would like to undertake advanced training in complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction at a national centre of excellence.

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.

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 you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

The Comprehensive Hernia Centre at North Devon District Hospital offers advanced management of complex abdominal wall hernias and receives over 100 tertiary referrals a year from across the South West of England and nationally. Our service provides a weekly abdominal wall MDT, bespoke patient pathways and pre-optimisation for complex hernias, and advanced techniques including robotic surgery, anterior and posterior component separation, peritoneal flap hernioplasty, and pre-operative chemical component separation with botulinum toxin therapy.

We also provide a dedicated multidisciplinary chronic groin pain service, and an active research program. The abdominal wall service is provided by three consultant abdominal wall surgeons and two Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Abdominal Wall Surgery, who provide specialist nursing input and pre-optimisation pathways and rehabilitation for patients.

North Devon provides a beautiful environment in which to live and work, with a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities and excellent local schools. With National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep, the area offers an excellent quality of life.

Applicants must have completed specialist training in General Surgery (Colorectal, Upper GI, General Surgery or equivalent). Attainment of FRCS (or equivalent) is required. The applicant must also be registered with the GMC and have completed ST8 competency (or equivalent).

Working Pattern:
Full time

Interview Date:
To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:
Dave Sanders (Lead Clinician) on  or 01271) 370241, Keeley Cooper (Senior Operations Manager) on  or 5771

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 19th July 2028

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.

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