Senior Specialty Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton, SO16 6YD
Salary
£76,582
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves being a specialist surgeon in oesophagogastric surgery, working in a busy hospital, and helping to manage patients with upper GI problems. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to consolidate their training and become a consultant surgeon. The job is suitable for someone who is already a specialist surgeon or almost qualified.
What you'll need
- You need to be a specialist surgeon with a CCT or almost qualified
- You should be able to work in a busy hospital and manage patients with upper GI problems
- You need to be able to contribute to a rota and work on call
- You should be able to take part in governance, audit, and research
- You need to be able to work in a team and communicate with other healthcare professionals
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have a strong CV that shows your experience and skills as a surgeon
- Highlight your achievements and how they relate to the job in your application
- Check the Royal College of Surgeons of England website for more information about the fellowship
- Practice your communication skills so you can work well with other healthcare professionals
- Consider getting experience in a busy hospital before applying for this job
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Job description
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Senior Specialty Fellow...
Applications are invited for a Senior Specialty Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery (12 months- starting in April 2027). This post is a Royal College of Surgeons of England approved fellowship in Oesophagogastric and Revisional Bariatric Surgery. The post is suitable for candidates who wish to consolidate training leading to them being able to manage the full spectrum of elective and emergency, benign and malignant upper GI (oesophagogastric) cases. They will contribute to a 1:4 subspecialist (OG) consultant on call rota in a busy teaching hospital and major trauma centre. This post would suit candidates who hold CCT or are within 6 months of holding a CCT.
The successful candidate will join a team of 4 consultant surgeons delivering tertiary malignant and benign upper GI regional surgical services serving the people of Southampton and the Wessex region. While the subspecialist on-call service will be based in Southampton the appointee may be expected to provide services at Lymington New Forest Hospital and other regional hospitals as required in future. The Upper GI unit at UHS has a well-earned reputation for clinical and academic excellence and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in governance, audit and clinical and translational research.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience at Registrar level
- Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course
Desirable
- On the GMC specialist register
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
- Robotic Experience
- Previous Senior Fellow experience
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity & hand/eye co-ordination
- Clinical audit
Desirable
- Experienced in surgical & laparoscopic skills
- Ability to produce legible, accurate complete & comprehensible notes
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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