Job summary

We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow (registrar level (ST3+)) in Upper GI, General Surgery at Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 12 months and starting in October 2026.

The post is intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training.

Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees.

This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, plus General Surgery oncalls as an addition.

Main duties of the job

Senior clinical registrars will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating theatres. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform duties on the emergency take and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior colleagues.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

The General Surgery department is part of a busy Trauma Hospital and performs around 190 emergency laparotomies, 150 elective colorectal resections, over 100 bariatric operations and over 500 laparoscopic cholecystectomies per year and has a busy and active elective breast surgical practice.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients

• More opportunities for ourPeople

• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation

• Best Value forPublic Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.

• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.

• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.

• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.

• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.

• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.

• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.

• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year

per annum (plus on-call supplements as additional)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

399-ASCR9116-AFR

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Late applications will not be accepted

TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Late applications will not be accepted

TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).

Training and Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

• Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training in laparoscopic surgery

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up

• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Interest in research

• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.

• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.

• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

• Ability to gain trust and confidence of colleagues and patients

• Ability to teach effectively

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.

• Good verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team

Any other General Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.

• Must be mobile.

• Be in good health.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).

Training and Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

• Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training in laparoscopic surgery

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up

• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Interest in research

• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.

• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.

• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

• Ability to gain trust and confidence of colleagues and patients

• Ability to teach effectively

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.

• Good verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team

Any other General Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.

• Must be mobile.

• Be in good health.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)