Clinical Fellow STLevel - General Surgery

Clinical Fellow ST3+ Level - General Surgery

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is full time with out of hours. This is a Fixed term post until August 2026 and may be extended thereafter.

We are seeking to appoint a clinical fellow in general and colorectal surgery, at a level commensurate to an ST7 or greater and should be post‑FRCS. The post is based within the Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary but the fellow may also have clinical commitments at Stobhill ACH. The GRI provides subspecialist sarcoma, advanced pelvic oncology, intestinal failure, HPB and oesophago‑gastric surgical services.

There is also a strong robotic colorectal practice and input into the twice‑weekly multispecialty gynaecological oncology operating lists.

The applicant should have a colorectal subspecialty interest and have experience in emergency general surgery. The fellow will contribute to the on‑call general surgical registrar rota (1:15 full shift).

Informal contact:
Alexandra Frew / Susan Wilson - Clinical Service Manager on Alexandra.frew2t /
Susan.wilson2t

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, will be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole‑time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant
, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as ‘various’, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level

• Employment type:
  
  Contract

• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom