Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery

Job summary

The Upper GI Senior Clinical Fellow will provide support to the Upper GI unit in the form of outpatient clinics, endoscopy and theatre sessions, in addition to ward cover and administrative duties attached to these clinical commitments. Academic activity during the post is actively encouraged. The post is an accredited oesophago-gastric cancer fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons and is designed to provide a platform for Consultant promotion. There is a successful precedent of Consultant appointments of the last 8 post-holders.Main duties

The Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Surgery and Gastroenterology departments have services of national and international reputation. They provide general and specialist services to patients with acute and chronic conditions, both benign and malignant. The Upper GI Unit is the regional centre for oesophago-gastric cancer and specialises in oesophageal and gastric resections. As a high volume centre we perform over 100 major resections per year in addition to gastric GIST surgery. Operative approaches (right chest, left chest, transhiatal, three-stage) are tailored to patients needs using a range of laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, robotic and open techniques. We offer a pioneering one stop staging package for oesophago-gastric cancer so that patients can have a number of investigations in one visit and leave the hospital with a clear treatment plan.About us

Our Trust values define who we are as an organisation and help shape our culture. They guide us in all our behaviours, actions and interactions which underpin how we do things. These values were developed with the input of almost 1,800 colleagues and reflect what we want to be like, both now and in the future. Whether you work at Guys Hospital, St Thomas Hospital, Evelina London Childrens Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital, our off-site offices, or in our community services in Lambeth or Southwark, our values are relevant to you. The values were launched in 2024, at the same time as our Trust strategy. The strategy sets out what we will do and the values describe how we will do it. Caring - we put patients first; Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence; Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively.Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: Doctor - otherSalary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year p.a excl LZContract: Fixed termDuration: 12 monthsWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 196-MED4949Job location: St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SW1 7EHJob responsibilities

We provide surgery for all aspects of benign upper gastrointestinal disease. We have a regional complex benign upper GI MDT and a dedicated diagnostic oesophageal laboratory. We are the regional centre for early rectal and anal cancer with specialist interests in locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (pouch surgery and Crohns resection). We are also the regional pelvic floor unit, with regular multidisciplinary meetings held in each of these subspecialties. Our team also have interests in laparoscopic resection for both benign and malignant disease. A combined Intestinal Failure centre in conjunction with Kings College Hospital has been developed in recent years. We aspire to provide patient focused dedicated colorectal cancer care delivered through the highest quality of clinical care based on research and best practice. We also perform endocrine surgery and treatment for thyroid problems including thyroid cancer, parathyroid and adrenal diseases. We undertake surgery on regional lymph nodes, nodules, goitre and for thyrotoxicosis. Minimal access surgery for parathyroid and laparoscopic adrenalectomy is also available. Some staff groups may be asked to work flexible hours to offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Person Specification

Qualifications and TrainingEssential: Full GMC Registration and license to practiceEssential: FRCS or working towards FRCSDesirable: Specialty qualification and/or higher degree (MD/MS/PhD)Clinical ExperienceEssential: Previous Upper GI experience (benign or resectional) Competent General surgeon (or equivalent)Knowledge and SkillsEssential: Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team; Good communication skillsDesirable: Presentations at national meetingsResearchEssential: Understanding of principles and applications of clinical researchDesirable: Peer review publicationsTeachingEssential: Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate trainingDesirable: Teaching qualificationOtherEssential: Understanding and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice (GMC); contribution to clinical audit and clinical risk managementDesirable: Experience in clinical guideline development; appraisal trainingManagementEssential: Understanding of clinical managementDesirable: Management training or qualification; leadership in development of clinical servicesOther information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Employer: Guy\''s and St Thomas\'' NHS Foundation TrustAddress: St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SW1 ..... full job details .....