Job summary

Applications are invited for a full time post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Robotic Oesophago-Gastric (OG) Surgery at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford.

This is a one year post commencing Wednesday 07th April 2027, specifically intended for senior trainees seeking to consolidate their training in robotic OG cancer, robotic complex benign, and emergency OG surgery.The Oesophago-Gastric unit is well supported with 6 consultant OG surgeons, 1 Fellow (this position), 2 SpRs, 2 SHOs and 2 F1s. There are 5 upper GI clinical nurse specialists, 5 dedicated OG dietitians, an excellent physiotherapy team and exceptional anaesthetic/intensive care support. The Trust offers full step down care for major resections and emergency cases where required, and a dedicated upper GI ward. Experience in the use of standardised enhanced recovery pathways will also be gained.

The successful applicant will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting, out-patient clinics, therapeutic endoscopy and theatre sessions, and take part in the General Surgery SpR on-call rota. There will specifically be opportunities to undertake training in radical robotic OG cancer surgery in 4 dedicated three session robotic lists per week. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in audits arranged by the firms and will have the opportunity to undertake research and teaching for undergraduate students.Interview : 17/11/26

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have responsibility for day-to-day management of the in-patients, attend outpatient clinics, and receive training in robotic oesophago-gastric cancer surgery, therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound. The successful applicant will also be involved in research and teaching activities. The appointee will also be part of the on-call rota (SpR), for surgical emergencies.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum, plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF21581

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Clinical Fellow are to support the delivery of high quality care for patients with oesophago-gastric cancer, along with benign and emergency upper GI surgery.

The oesophago-gastric unit is well supported with two SpRs, two SHOs and two F1s. There are five upper GI clinical nurse specialists, five dedicated OG dieticians, and an excellent anaesthetic/intensive care support. The Trust offers full step down care for major resections and emergency cases where required.

The Clinical Fellow will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings, outpatients, endoscopy and theatre sessions. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in audits arranged by the firms and will have the opportunity to undertake teaching for undergraduate students.

For more details please refer to attached Job description.

Job description Job responsibilities The responsibilities of the Clinical Fellow are to support the delivery of high quality care for patients with oesophago-gastric cancer, along with benign and emergency upper GI surgery. The oesophago-gastric unit is well supported with two SpRs, two SHOs and two F1s. There are five upper GI clinical nurse specialists, five dedicated OG dieticians, and an excellent anaesthetic/intensive care support. The Trust offers full step down care for major resections and emergency cases where required. The Clinical Fellow will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings, outpatients, endoscopy and theatre sessions. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in audits arranged by the firms and will have the opportunity to undertake teaching for undergraduate students. For more details please refer to attached Job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRS or equivalent
• ALTS

Desirable

• BSc oDistinction/Honours/Prizesr equivalent
• BSc or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant experience with experience in laparoscopic upper GI surgery and OG cancer surgery
• Appropriate operating experience as evidenced by log book summary
• ATLS provider
• Evidence of experience in audit and teaching
• Evidenced robotic simulation training
• Basic Surgical Skills Course

Desirable

• Robotic surgery experience
• Formal training in teaching CRISP course
• Intensive care experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent MRS or equivalent ALTS Desirable BSc oDistinction/Honours/Prizesr equivalent BSc or equivalent Knowledge Essential Relevant experience with experience in laparoscopic upper GI surgery and OG cancer surgery Appropriate operating experience as evidenced by log book summary ATLS provider Evidence of experience in audit and teaching Evidenced robotic simulation training Basic Surgical Skills Course Desirable Robotic surgery experience Formal training in teaching CRISP course Intensive care 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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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