Senior Specialty Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery

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.

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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 Final date to receive applications on or before 10th September 2026