University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

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

Posted 25 day(s) ago

Reference: 2327404


Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow ST1-2 (CT1-2 Level or equivalent) to join our Surgical Department.

The post is based at Bournemouth Hospital, and is suitable for candidates who ideally will already have at least 12 months' pre-registration experience, who would like to build on their experience of general surgery as well as emergency surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post will be integrated into the elective and emergency workload of the department. The successful candidates will work alongside the FY1/2, nurse practitioners, and Middle Grade and Consultant teams covering elective and emergencies in the surgical department.

Successful candidates will have full support from their teams and supervisors so they can gain the appropriate experience and knowledge in elective and emergency surgery and progress into the next step of their careers. This will include access to clinics, theatre, on calls and ward rounds in both elective and emergency settings. The full educational programme will be discussed and adjusted at the beginning of the placement to meet the post takers' training needs. Educational supervision will be available and study leave provided to support the development of your career.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Details
Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3932

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East,

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience
Essential
  • A minimum of one year's post FY1 experience, ideally as an SHO/FY2 in a surgical specialty (looking for CT1/CT2 level but excluding Registrar level experience)
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • Experience of working in the NHS in a paid position ( versus supernumerary clinical attachment positions) with a good knowledge of the working practices and procedures.
Desirable
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Demonstrable experience in common surgical procedures such as appendicectomy, abscess drainage, chest drain placement
  • Experience in a broad range of surgical specialties including vascular surgery, urology and breast and endocrine surgery
Qualifications and Training
Essential
  • MB BS or equivalent & ALS
Desirable
  • MRCS
  • BSC or equivalent
  • Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience
Essential
  • A minimum of one year's post FY1 experience, ideally as an SHO/FY2 in a surgical specialty (looking for CT1/CT2 level but excluding Registrar level experience)
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • Experience of working in the NHS in a paid position ( versus supernumerary clinical attachment positions) with a good knowledge of the working practices and procedures.
Desirable
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Demonstrable experience in common surgical procedures such as appendicectomy, abscess drainage, chest drain placement
  • Experience in a broad range of surgical specialties including vascular surgery, urology and breast and endocrine surgery
Qualifications and Training
Essential
  • MB BS or equivalent & ALS
Desirable
  • MRCS
  • BSC or equivalent
  • Teaching qualification
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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East,

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East,

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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