Clinical Fellow​/Specialist Registrar Level In Endocrine Surgery

CLINICAL FELLOW / SPECIALIST REGISTRAR LEVEL IN ENDOCRINE SURGERY

Closing date: 29 January 2026

One-year post in Endocrine Surgery is available at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford for a specialist registrar (ST5‑8). Post starts July 2026. The role includes participation in the Emergency General Surgical rota at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Eligible candidates include those who cannot work full-time; suitable job‑share candidates will receive serious consideration. Paid modifications will be discussed on a personal basis.

Contact:
Mr Radu Mihai  and Mr Shad Khan

Outpatient clinics: Attend over 40‑50 patients per week under the supervision of two consultants and one senior fellow. Clinical assessment of neck lumps, decision on appropriate investigations, interpretation of metabolic tests for hyper‑calcaemia and adrenal function, and understanding of radiological imaging (e.g., retrosternal goiters, localisation of parathyroid adenoma, adrenal tumours).

Operating lists: Three operating lists (28 hours) per week with extensive exposure to thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery (total of 500 endocrine cases per year). This unit has the largest adrenal workload and one of the largest thyroid/parathyroid workloads in the UK (based on BAETS audit).

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, covering the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital. Our values revolve around “Delivering Compassionate Excellence” focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Detailed responsibilities and person specification are outlined in the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.

• GMC registration
• MRCS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent

• SCF – in year ST 7‑8 of General Surgical training or equivalent SpR – ST 5‑8
• Hospital appointment at SpR level or equivalent
• General training in General Surgery and Emergency/Trauma Surgery; minimally invasive surgery
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery skills
• Advanced training in Emergency General and Trauma Surgery
• Previous experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust