Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow ST1-2 (CT1-2 Level or equivalent) to join our Surgical Department.

The post is based at Bournemouth Hospital, and is suitable for candidates who ideally will already have at least 12 months' pre-registration experience, who would like to build on their experience of general surgery as well as emergency surgery.

The post will be integrated into the elective and emergency workload of the department. The successful candidates will work alongside the FY1/2, nurse practitioners, and Middle Grade and Consultant teams covering elective and emergencies in the surgical department.

Successful candidates will have full support from their teams and supervisors so they can gain the appropriate experience and knowledge in elective and emergency surgery and progress into the next step of their careers. This will include access to clinics, theatre, on calls and ward rounds in both elective and emergency settings. The full educational programme will be discussed and adjusted at the beginning of the placement to meet the post takers' training needs.

Educational supervision will be available and study leave provided to support the development of your career.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Date posted: 08 September 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £55,355 a year pro rota

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 153-M3932

Job locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
, United Kingdom

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

• A minimum of one year's post FY1 experience, ideally as an SHO/FY2 in a surgical specialty (looking for CT1/CT2 level but excluding Registrar level experience)
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Experience of working in the NHS in a paid position (versus supernumerary clinical attachment positions) with a good knowledge of the working practices and procedures.

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrable experience in common surgical procedures such as appendicectomy, abscess drainage, chest drain placement
• Experience in a broad range of surgical…