University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
General Surgeon
GBP 0 - 55,355 per year

Posted 15 day(s) ago

Reference: 2420284


Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the HPB team as a Junior Clinical Fellow. This role includes supporting the HPB team with inpatient ward rounds and associated duties, along with the opportunity to participate in research and emergency duties.

Main duties of the job

The main clinical duties include:

  • Admission and review of patients in the Emergency Department.
  • Supporting the HPB and on-call team in theatre.
  • Supporting the HPB team with ward rounds.
About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Details
Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-T1-JCF-8239207

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role are:

  • Participation in clinical audit within the Unit.
  • Opportunity to engage in clinical research.
  • Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics.
  • To take part in the junior clinical fellow on-call rota for General Surgery.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role are:

  • Participation in clinical audit within the Unit.
  • Opportunity to engage in clinical research.
  • Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics.
  • To take part in the junior clinical fellow on-call rota for General Surgery.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable
  • Meets all Desireable
Experience
Essential
  • o Firm grounding in junior level surgery. o Ability to provide a complete employment history. o Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies. o Experience of acute surgical take. o Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
  • Experience in conducting and publishing research. Experience in conducting audits.
Knowledge
Essential
  • Knowledge of wider health debates and NHS Structures, and current media issues. The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC. Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
  • Previous experience in HPB / General Surgery
Skills
Essential
  • o Capacity to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. o Capacity to establish good working relations with others. o The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. o Good Leadership skills o Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure. o Supportive & tolerant o Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) . Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable
  • Meets all Desireable
Experience
Essential
  • o Firm grounding in junior level surgery. o Ability to provide a complete employment history. o Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies. o Experience of acute surgical take. o Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
  • Experience in conducting and publishing research. Experience in conducting audits.
Knowledge
Essential
  • Knowledge of wider health debates and NHS Structures, and current media issues. The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC. Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
  • Previous experience in HPB / General Surgery
Skills
Essential
  • o Capacity to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. o Capacity to establish good working relations with others. o The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. o Good Leadership skills o Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure. o Supportive & tolerant o Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) . Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)