Applications are invited for the full time post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery based within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

We are one of the UK's leading HPB centres with an international reputation for healthcare research. You will be joining a team led by 6.7 Consultant Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgeons, who have a strong team-based approach to patient care.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the successful appointee will have spent time training as a General Surgeon to at least the level of ST3 Speciality Trainee and desirable for them to have HPB surgery experience and to have completed the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons Examination (or equivalent).

The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and Trust.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a more detailed information, please check the Job Description document attached or contact us.

Late applications will not be considered

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in General Surgery as a senior Trainee
• At least 6 months experience at ST3 level or above in Hepatobiliary resectional Surgery
• Experience in Audit
• Knowledge of good practice (GCP)

Desirable

• 2 years Experience of Hepatobiliary Surgery at ST3 level of above
• Completion of FRCS or equivalent

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work with microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals

Desirable

• Experience of surgical databases
• Experience of research
• Experience of M+M

Qualifications
Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• FRCS or equivalent

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