Job summary

We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow (registrar level (ST3+)) in Upper GI, General Surgery at Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 12 months and starting in October 2026.

The post is intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training.

Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees.

This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, plus General Surgery oncalls as an addition.

Main duties of the job

Senior clinical registrars will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating theatres. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform duties on the emergency take and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior colleagues.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

The General Surgery department is part of a busy Trauma Hospital and performs around 190 emergency laparotomies, 150 elective colorectal resections, over 100 bariatric operations and over 500 laparoscopic cholecystectomies per year and has a busy and active elective breast surgical practice.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients

• More opportunities for ourPeople

• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation

• Best Value forPublic Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.

• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.

• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.

• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.

• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.

• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.

• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.

• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year

per annum (plus on-call supplements as additional)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

399-ASCR9116-AFR

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Late applications will not be accepted

TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Late applications will not be accepted

TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).

Training and Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

• Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training in laparoscopic surgery

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up

• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Interest in research

• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.

• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.

• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

• Ability to gain trust and confidence of colleagues and patients

• Ability to teach effectively

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.

• Good verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team

Any other General Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.

• Must be mobile.

• Be in good health.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).

Training and Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

• Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training in laparoscopic surgery

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up

• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Interest in research

• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.

• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.

• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

• Ability to gain trust and confidence of colleagues and patients

• Ability to teach effectively

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.

• Good verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team

Any other General Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.

• Must be mobile.

• Be in good health.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology department as a LAS Speciality Registrar (ST3+ level) from October 2026 to February 2027.

Diabetes and Endocrinology is a diverse speciality that offers integration between basic biochemistry, human physiology and practical medicine. It is a largely outpatient-based speciality that many doctors have limited exposure to early in their career, yet these are conditions that affect every spectrum of society. You will work with various patient groups such as young adults, pregnant women and the elderly population, as well as with many other disciplines and specialities.

The post would be ideal for individuals considering or completing IM3 training. Whether you are considering a career in D&E, just want to gain experience at better managing these diverse conditions or further hone your skills in GIM before commencing further training, this post is a unique opportunity to learn about the holistic multidisciplinary medical care. The post will build in opportunities for individuals to carry out audit, service improvement, research etc. based on the training needs of the individual and will give candidates a clear advantage over competitors when it comes to applications for specialty training posts in the future.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties will include looking after inpatients admitted under the diabetes and endocrine directorate. Based on the level of the individual's experience, they will also be expected to review inpatient referrals to D&E, under the supervision of a dedicated consultant. There will also be a mixture of outpatient clinics, again dependant on the individual's level of experience. Appropriate training will be provided to enable the individual to take up these roles.

There is also a regular Acute General Medicine on-call commitment, including nights and weekends.

About us

PROUD VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do

Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity

Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve

Unity - Work in partnership with others

Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Job summary

This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

We are active in the teaching of both Medical Students and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainees as part of the Nottingham Medical School rotation.

Participation in out of hours on-call rota will be expected.

12 months fixed term

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to undertake the following duties:o Provision of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the departmento The post holder is expected to contribute towards the teaching and training of medical studentso Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absenceso Responsibilities for carrying out teaching duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activityo Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory. We would encourage contribution to Quality Improvement processes including sustainable development within the department and across the trust.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Job summary

Clinical Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedics 40 hours per week + Resident OC Permanent

The work of the Department consists of trauma care for the patients arriving via the Accident and Emergency Department and provision of elective Orthopaedic care for the local residents. The Accident and Emergency Department is a very busy department run quite separately from the Orthopaedic Department by its Accident and Emergency Consultants. Each Orthopaedic Consultant has two elective clinics, a fracture clinic and 3 theatre sessions per week. The unit has approximately 50 beds, including children's beds for inpatient services.

Previous experience within Trauma & Orthopaedic preferred

Main duties of the job

The post holder will predominately work on the ward providing support to the Consultants and junior grades work to sustain the provision of an efficient Trauma and Orthopaedic service to patients, including ensuring, in conjunction with colleagues, the highest quality of care is provided to each individual patient who attends the specialty and support the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department in meeting and delivering its local and national targets.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Job summary

We are in the process of recruiting a fixed term Locum Consultant to join our existing team with full time commitment in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We are particularly seeking a colleague with special interest in Gynaecology Oncology, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Main duties of the job

The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including outpatient clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, labour ward and gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the hybrid resident/ non-resident on-call rota. At present all Consultants participate in twilight cover as resident on call.

Consultants are expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours. The Consultant will not provide any other cover e.g., ANC or GOPD while covering Labour ward.

The post holder will be expected to show a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and a qualification in medical education would be desirable, in addition to the special interests

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job summary

A unique opportunity to lead, influence and shape the future of integrated care in Dorset.

Whether you are ready to step into your first Chief Nursing Officer role or are an experienced executive leader seeking a new challenge, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious, and highly collaborative leadership team.

Dorset County Hospital is part of an innovative partnership with Dorset HealthCare and following the appointment of our Joint Chief Nursing Officer to a new executive leadership role across both organisations, we are seeking an outstanding Interim Chief Nursing Officer to join us at this exciting time.

As we continue to strengthen integration across acute, community and mental health services, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we maintain our unwavering focus on delivering outstanding patient care, quality, safety, and workforce excellence. This is a rare opportunity to influence care delivery across organisational boundaries and contribute to the development of a truly integrated model of healthcare for the people of Dorset.

As a key member of the Executive Team and Board, you will help shape the next phase of our transformation journey. Working alongside talented clinical and operational leaders, you will provide strategic direction, inspire professional practice, and champion innovation that improves outcomes and experiences for patients, carers and staff.

Main duties of the job

As Interim Chief Nursing Officer, you will:

• Be the professional leader for Nursing and Quality across the Trust.
• Drive excellence in patient safety, clinical quality and patient experience.
• Influence organisational strategy and system-wide transformation as a key member of the Executive Team and Board.
• Lead significant programmes that improve clinical outcomes, experience and quality of care.
• Ensure the voices of patients, carers, families and staff remain central to decision making.
• Champion a culture of learning, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Inspire and support the next generation of clinical leaders across the organisation.
• Working closely with the triumvirate of the Chief Operating Office and Chief Medical Officer

You will be an experienced, credible, and inspirational nursing leader with a strong track record of leading quality improvement, delivering sustainable change and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

You will bring strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to compassionate leadership, together with the ability to influence at Board level and build strong relationships across the wider health and care system.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact, lead at the heart of an ambitious organisation and help shape the future of healthcare in Dorset, we would love to hear from you.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy in the Adolescent Team for a Senior Practitioner. For more information please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting vacancy in the Adolescent Team for a Senior Practitioner. For more details about the role please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,956 to £50,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP0848E89B

Job locations

Ely

CB7 4EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about leading high-quality social work for adolescents when they need it most?

The Cambridgeshire Adolescent Service is focused on safeguarding vulnerable young people who are facing risks outside the home. We achieve that by building:

• Relationships with children and their networks, using a trauma-informed approach.

• Safety, through direct work with children and addressing the contexts of harm.

• Connections with community resources that can move children towards positive futures.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join the South Adolescent Team as aSenior Practitioner on a full time, 12 month, fixed term contract.

The Adolescent South Team is a motivated and well supported team working across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire. It is at the forefront of our new pathways for children facing risks outside the home, and closely connected with colleagues in the Missing and Exploitation Team and Youth Justice Service. Young people are referred to the team for one or more of these reasons: they regularly go missing; they are at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation; they are involved in serious violence; they have significant challenges with their mental health or substance misuse; they are aged 16/17 and homeless.

In Cambridgeshire we strive to ensure that children are at the heart of everything we do and to provide practitioners with the tools and resources they need to do their best practice.

If you would like an informal chat or require any further information please contact Team Manager Clare Pontais at [email protected].

Closing date 8th September. Interviews will be held in person week commencing 14th September

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family

• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development

• A relocation package (eligibility applies)

• Scalable retention payments of up to £9,118 (pro rata) over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment

• ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350

• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for a small caseload of approximately 6-8 children aged 12 and above where the primary safeguarding concerns relate to risk outside the home. Most children open to the team are supported through Child In Need Plans, but you will also undertake some Child and Family Assessments and work with some Children in Care and some subject to Child Protection Plans (including through our ROTH CP framework).

Your days will be varied, but include core tasks such as visiting children at home or in the community, attending meetings with professional networks, and completing written tasks.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting the Team Manager with the mentoring of colleagues and the development of good practice in the team, as well as sometimes deputising for the Team Manager.You will take a leading role for the Adolescent Service in the implementation of the Families First reforms, and particularly the pilot phase in East Cambridgeshire.

We operate flexible working including regular home working, but ensure that staff are well connected to their team-mates, including weekly check-in calls and in-person team meetings on a fortnightly basis.

About you

We're looking for an experienced, confident and dynamic social worker, who enjoys working with teenagers and their families and making a difference in their local community. You will be curious and creative, enjoy building relationships and be a team player.

You will have experience working in statutory social work settings and have a high level of knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, Child In Need, Child Protection and Children in Care.

You will be able to provide professional leadership for children with multiple complex needs and vulnerabilities, in situations which involve risk, complexity and safety.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration

• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-career

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about leading high-quality social work for adolescents when they need it most?

The Cambridgeshire Adolescent Service is focused on safeguarding vulnerable young people who are facing risks outside the home. We achieve that by building:

• Relationships with children and their networks, using a trauma-informed approach.

• Safety, through direct work with children and addressing the contexts of harm.

• Connections with community resources that can move children towards positive futures.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join the South Adolescent Team as aSenior Practitioner on a full time, 12 month, fixed term contract.

The Adolescent South Team is a motivated and well supported team working across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire. It is at the forefront of our new pathways for children facing risks outside the home, and closely connected with colleagues in the Missing and Exploitation Team and Youth Justice Service. Young people are referred to the team for one or more of these reasons: they regularly go missing; they are at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation; they are involved in serious violence; they have significant challenges with their mental health or substance misuse; they are aged 16/17 and homeless.

In Cambridgeshire we strive to ensure that children are at the heart of everything we do and to provide practitioners with the tools and resources they need to do their best practice.

If you would like an informal chat or require any further information please contact Team Manager Clare Pontais at [email protected].

Closing date 8th September. Interviews will be held in person week commencing 14th September

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family

• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development

• A relocation package (eligibility applies)

• Scalable retention payments of up to £9,118 (pro rata) over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment

• ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350

• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for a small caseload of approximately 6-8 children aged 12 and above where the primary safeguarding concerns relate to risk outside the home. Most children open to the team are supported through Child In Need Plans, but you will also undertake some Child and Family Assessments and work with some Children in Care and some subject to Child Protection Plans (including through our ROTH CP framework).

Your days will be varied, but include core tasks such as visiting children at home or in the community, attending meetings with professional networks, and completing written tasks.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting the Team Manager with the mentoring of colleagues and the development of good practice in the team, as well as sometimes deputising for the Team Manager.You will take a leading role for the Adolescent Service in the implementation of the Families First reforms, and particularly the pilot phase in East Cambridgeshire.

We operate flexible working including regular home working, but ensure that staff are well connected to their team-mates, including weekly check-in calls and in-person team meetings on a fortnightly basis.

About you

We're looking for an experienced, confident and dynamic social worker, who enjoys working with teenagers and their families and making a difference in their local community. You will be curious and creative, enjoy building relationships and be a team player.

You will have experience working in statutory social work settings and have a high level of knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, Child In Need, Child Protection and Children in Care.

You will be able to provide professional leadership for children with multiple complex needs and vulnerabilities, in situations which involve risk, complexity and safety.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration

• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Ely

CB7 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Ely

CB7 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This 12-month Junior Research Fellowship provides a combined clinical and academic opportunity within the Guy's and St Thomas' Thyroid & Head and Neck Cancer Unit. It would suit an early-career doctor with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery and/or surgical oncology who wishes to develop experience in head and neck cancer alongside a structured programme of clinical research.

The Fellow will gain supervised clinical experience through specialist Head & Neck clinics, operating theatres, multidisciplinary team meetings and ward-based care, while undertaking protected research activity within the Unit.

A major component of the post will be participation in the Unit's active clinical research, audit and innovation programmes. Opportunities will include contributing to and, where appropriate, leading prospective and retrospective clinical studies, clinical data collection and database development, audit and quality improvement, study delivery, data analysis, preparation of abstracts and manuscripts and presentation of work at national and international meetings. The Fellow will be encouraged to become involved with existing projects leading towards peer-reviewed publication.

Main duties of the job

The Fellowship is under the supervision of Mr Asit Arora and Mr Ricard Simo who are the Lead Educational Supervisors for the post. The Fellowship includes all aspects of Advanced Head and Neck Surgery with emphasis on Head and Neck Oncological Surgery. The Unit has a large tertiary referral base for Complex Head and Neck Oncological Surgery including Salvage Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Cancer. The Unit also provides a tertiary referral base for complex Thyroid Surgery including revision and mediastinal surgery, malignant skull base surgery, complex head and neck skin cancers and surgery for TMJ disorders and osteoradionecrosis. Core components of the Fellowship include: Full weekly Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid MDT meetings, ablative and reconstructive surgery, complex thyroid and salivary gland surgery, airway surgery, revision and salvage surgery, regular audit and clinical research

The posts are fixed term for 12 months and is based at Guy's Hospital where the Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Unit is established.

A Timetable of an Average Week can be shared with shortlisted candidates.

When On-call, the post-holders will be covering general Otorhinolaryngology at Guy's and St Thomas on a one in ten basis with internal cover. This will be from home but on-call accommodation will be provided if preferred.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED5287

Job locations

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Participate in clinical research, audit, quality improvement and service evaluation within the Thyroid & Head and Neck Cancer Unit.

• Contribute to prospective and retrospective research studies, including clinical data collection, database maintenance and appropriate study follow-up.

• Work with supervising consultants and the wider multidisciplinary research team in the development, analysis and dissemination of research projects.

• Be encouraged to present research at regional, national and international meetings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

• Gain supervised clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients with thyroid and head and neck cancer through outpatient clinics, operating theatres, multidisciplinary team meetings and ward-based activity.

• Gain exposure to the breadth of contemporary head and neck oncological surgery, including transoral robotic surgery, ablative and reconstructive surgery, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, and revision and salvage surgery.

• Participate appropriately in undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement and development within the Thyroid & Head and Neck Cancer Unit.

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Head & Neck team and across ENT and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post-holder will under the relevant consultant be responsible for the provision of

specialist Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck services to the Guys & St Thomas Hospital Trust. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics attended and to ensure high standard of patient care

b) Participating in the Head and Neck ward round rota

c) Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977 in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

d) Ensure adequate data collection through the new CIS.

e) Conduct clinical research and audit.

f) Conduct undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training.

g) Contribute to service improvement and development

Support Staff and Facilities

There are six SpRs, two CT doctors on surgical rotation and one Trust Doctor. In

addition there are two FY1 Doctors. The number and distribution of these posts is kept

under review and there will be change with the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

In addition, there are two allied healthcare diagnosticians, two nurse practitioners, who run the preadmission clinic and one paediatric nurse specialist.

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Training of junior staff:

The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of

undergraduate and postgraduate students. It will be also expected to teach and support

the MRCS course and all the other courses held in the Unit and Department.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Participate in clinical research, audit, quality improvement and service evaluation within the Thyroid & Head and Neck Cancer Unit.

• Contribute to prospective and retrospective research studies, including clinical data collection, database maintenance and appropriate study follow-up.

• Work with supervising consultants and the wider multidisciplinary research team in the development, analysis and dissemination of research projects.

• Be encouraged to present research at regional, national and international meetings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

• Gain supervised clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients with thyroid and head and neck cancer through outpatient clinics, operating theatres, multidisciplinary team meetings and ward-based activity.

• Gain exposure to the breadth of contemporary head and neck oncological surgery, including transoral robotic surgery, ablative and reconstructive surgery, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, and revision and salvage surgery.

• Participate appropriately in undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement and development within the Thyroid & Head and Neck Cancer Unit.

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Head & Neck team and across ENT and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post-holder will under the relevant consultant be responsible for the provision of

specialist Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck services to the Guys & St Thomas Hospital Trust. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics attended and to ensure high standard of patient care

b) Participating in the Head and Neck ward round rota

c) Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977 in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

d) Ensure adequate data collection through the new CIS.

e) Conduct clinical research and audit.

f) Conduct undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training.

g) Contribute to service improvement and development

Support Staff and Facilities

There are six SpRs, two CT doctors on surgical rotation and one Trust Doctor. In

addition there are two FY1 Doctors. The number and distribution of these posts is kept

under review and there will be change with the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

In addition, there are two allied healthcare diagnosticians, two nurse practitioners, who run the preadmission clinic and one paediatric nurse specialist.

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Training of junior staff:

The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of

undergraduate and postgraduate students. It will be also expected to teach and support

the MRCS course and all the other courses held in the Unit and Department.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent)

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise by the time of appointment

Desirable

• MRCS, DOHNS or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent

• Demonstrable interest in ENT, OMFS, Head & Neck Surgery and/or surgical oncology

Desirable

• Previous ENT/OMFS/Head & Neck clinical experience

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Evidence of interest or participation in research, audit or quality improvement

• Must have shown an aptitude for pursuing research goals

• Evidence of continuing personal education

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives.

• Team based approach to care and service management

Desirable

• Teaching experience

• Peer-reviewed publication and/or presentation at a scientific meeting

• Experience of clinical data collection, databases or research methodology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent)

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise by the time of appointment

Desirable

• MRCS, DOHNS or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent

• Demonstrable interest in ENT, OMFS, Head & Neck Surgery and/or surgical oncology

Desirable

• Previous ENT/OMFS/Head & Neck clinical experience

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Evidence of interest or participation in research, audit or quality improvement

• Must have shown an aptitude for pursuing research goals

• Evidence of continuing personal education

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives.

• Team based approach to care and service management

Desirable

• Teaching experience

• Peer-reviewed publication and/or presentation at a scientific meeting

• Experience of clinical data collection, databases or research methodology

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job summary

The General Surgical Services within the hospitals of the Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust which includes Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital Redditch and the Treatment Centre at Kidderminster have been a subject of a very thorough Service Review and became completely realigned in April 2018. This realignment has seen the centralisation of all major elective gastro-intestinal surgery and emergency general surgery onto the Worcester site whilst maintaining an ambulatory model of surgical emergency assessment service at the Alexandra Hospital. A further realignment of elective surgery that is underway will see the development of an Elective Surgical site at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. The Trust aims to fully maintain and develop outpatient, investigative (Endoscopy and Radiology) and Short-stay/Day case surgery services at the Worcester Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and the Worcestershire Community hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join 8 colorectal surgeons who have already established a county-wide colorectal team working between the Worcester Royal Hospital and Alexandra Hospital, with an emphasis on county-wide working.

The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the established Consultants to fully assist with the changes in the General Surgical Service. The Emergency Duty commitments will include a week with no elective commitments. In addition an Emergency Surgical Triage Clinic (ESTC) has been established and runs weekly.

The successful candidate will be fully trained laparoscopic colorectal and general surgeon with subspecialist interest and training in rectal cancer surgery. A formal interest in Research and Development will also be encouraged with sessions assigned and recognised in the Job plan (the individual will be expected to have formal links with a University Research Programme).

Mentoring will be provided to support a new and possibly inexperienced colleague

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,656 to £150,569 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0664

Job locations

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The General Surgical Services within the hospitals of the Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust which includes Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital Redditch and the Treatment Centre at Kidderminster have been a subject of a very thorough Service Review and became completely realigned in April 2018. This realignment has seen the centralisation of all major elective gastro-intestinal surgery and emergency general surgery onto the Worcester site whilst maintaining an ambulatory model of surgical emergency assessment service at the Alexandra Hospital. A further realignment of elective surgery that is underway will see the development of an Elective Surgical site at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. The Trust aims to fully maintain and develop outpatient, investigative (Endoscopy and Radiology) and Short-stay/Day case surgery services at the Worcester Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and the Worcestershire Community hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The General Surgical Services within the hospitals of the Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust which includes Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital Redditch and the Treatment Centre at Kidderminster have been a subject of a very thorough Service Review and became completely realigned in April 2018. This realignment has seen the centralisation of all major elective gastro-intestinal surgery and emergency general surgery onto the Worcester site whilst maintaining an ambulatory model of surgical emergency assessment service at the Alexandra Hospital. A further realignment of elective surgery that is underway will see the development of an Elective Surgical site at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. The Trust aims to fully maintain and develop outpatient, investigative (Endoscopy and Radiology) and Short-stay/Day case surgery services at the Worcester Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and the Worcestershire Community hospitals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in SubSpecialty

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

• Expertise in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Desirable

• Training/ experience in robotic or rectal cancer surgery. However other subspecialty interests will be considered for the right candidate

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.

• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in SubSpecialty (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via

• o CCT or CESR (CP)

• o CESR or

• o European Community Rights

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in SubSpecialty

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

• Expertise in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Desirable

• Training/ experience in robotic or rectal cancer surgery. However other subspecialty interests will be considered for the right candidate

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.

• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in SubSpecialty (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via

• o CCT or CESR (CP)

• o CESR or

• o European Community Rights

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post mirrors the Interface Head and Neck Fellowship and is recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of England National Surgical Fellowship Scheme and it is suitable for post-CCST SpR's who are interested in obtaining further specialist experience before taking up a Consultant post. The post holder will have the opportunity to enrol in the IFHNOS Global On-Line Fellowship (GOLF) program including 7 written examinations and final oral examination. Upon successful completion, candidates may use the title of "IFHNS" after their name. Recognition that the fellowship program meets the highest international standards of training.

The successful candidates will be working with Mr Jean-Pierre Jeannon, Mr Richard Oakley, Mr Asit Arora, Aleix Rovira and Mr Ricard Simo on the Head and Neck firm and with the Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology Team under the supervision of Mr Mus Alibhai and Mr Raf Niziol. There will be opportunity to gain extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment head and neck cancer, salivary gland and thyroid disorders as well as ample opportunity to carry-out clinical research in the relevant fields.

The posts are fixed term for 12 months and is based at Guy's Hospital where the Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Unit is established and weekly Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid Meetings are held rotating every 6 months between 2 core unit firms.

Please note that this vacancy is for a position commencing in October 2027.

Main duties of the job

The Fellowship is under the supervision of Mr Asit Arora and Mr Raf Niziol who are the Lead Educational Supervisors for the post. The Fellowship includes all aspects of Advanced Head and Neck Surgery with emphasis on Head and Neck Oncological Surgery. The Unit has a large tertiary referral base for Complex Head and Neck Oncological Surgery including Salvage Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Cancer. The Unit also provides a tertiary referral base for complex Thyroid Surgery including revision and mediastinal surgery, malignant skull base surgery, complex head and neck skin cancers and surgery for TMJ disorders and osteoradionecrosis. Core components of the Fellowship include: Full weekly Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid MDT meetings, ablative and reconstructive surgery, complex thyroid and salivary gland surgery, airway surgery, revision and salvage surgery, regular audit and clinical research

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED5288

Job locations

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care and to contribute to service developments.

• To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

• To participate in research and audit activities within the Department and the Unit.

• To help to maintain the data collection of patients with Head and Neck Cancer and to develop the new Cancer Information System (CIS)

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post-holder will under the relevant consultant be responsible for the provision of

specialist Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck services to the Guys & St Thomas Hospital Trust. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics attended and to ensure high standard of patient care

b) Participating in the Head and Neck ward round rota

c) Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977 in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

d) Ensure adequate data collection through the new CIS.

e) Conduct clinical research and audit.

f) Conduct undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training.

g) Contribute to service improvement and development

Support Staff and Facilities

There are six SpRs, two CT doctors on surgical rotation and one Trust Doctor. In addition there are two FY1 Doctors. The number and distribution of these posts is keptunder review and there will be change with the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

In addition, there are two allied healthcare diagnosticians, two nurse practitioners, who run the preadmission clinic and one paediatric nurse specialist.

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Training of junior staff:

The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching ofundergraduate and postgraduate students. It will be also expected to teach and supportthe MRCS course and all the other courses held in the Unit and Department.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

European Working Time Directive (EWTD):

All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines

Appraisal:

The post-holder will be required to undertake appraisal as per GMC and Trust Guidance and an Educational Contract will be established at the beginning of the post. Personal Development will be encouraged in compliance with GMC and Royal of Colleges guidelines. As the post is recognised as a Post-CCT Educational Post by the Royal College of Surgeons, the post-holder will be required to register with ISCP to monitor their progress.

Managerial and General:

The Trust is divided into clinical divisions each led by a Divisional Director responsible for clinical service on a Trust-wide basis. The groupings have been designed with careful attention to related speciality areas, clinical, academic and business configuration. The Divisional Director is a member of the Trust Management Executive

and responsible for the Clinical Directorate at Executive level. The individual specialities are led by Clinical Leads who report to the Service Delivery Unit Heads who in turn report to the Divisional Director and the Divisional General Manager. The current Clinical Lead for Otolaryngology is Mr Pavol Surda and for Head and Neck is Mr Asit Arora.

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications for the role are received. Please be sure to register your interest and submit you application as soon as you possibly can to avoid any disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care and to contribute to service developments.

• To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

• To participate in research and audit activities within the Department and the Unit.

• To help to maintain the data collection of patients with Head and Neck Cancer and to develop the new Cancer Information System (CIS)

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post-holder will under the relevant consultant be responsible for the provision of

specialist Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck services to the Guys & St Thomas Hospital Trust. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics attended and to ensure high standard of patient care

b) Participating in the Head and Neck ward round rota

c) Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977 in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

d) Ensure adequate data collection through the new CIS.

e) Conduct clinical research and audit.

f) Conduct undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training.

g) Contribute to service improvement and development

Support Staff and Facilities

There are six SpRs, two CT doctors on surgical rotation and one Trust Doctor. In addition there are two FY1 Doctors. The number and distribution of these posts is keptunder review and there will be change with the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

In addition, there are two allied healthcare diagnosticians, two nurse practitioners, who run the preadmission clinic and one paediatric nurse specialist.

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Training of junior staff:

The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching ofundergraduate and postgraduate students. It will be also expected to teach and supportthe MRCS course and all the other courses held in the Unit and Department.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

European Working Time Directive (EWTD):

All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines

Appraisal:

The post-holder will be required to undertake appraisal as per GMC and Trust Guidance and an Educational Contract will be established at the beginning of the post. Personal Development will be encouraged in compliance with GMC and Royal of Colleges guidelines. As the post is recognised as a Post-CCT Educational Post by the Royal College of Surgeons, the post-holder will be required to register with ISCP to monitor their progress.

Managerial and General:

The Trust is divided into clinical divisions each led by a Divisional Director responsible for clinical service on a Trust-wide basis. The groupings have been designed with careful attention to related speciality areas, clinical, academic and business configuration. The Divisional Director is a member of the Trust Management Executive

and responsible for the Clinical Directorate at Executive level. The individual specialities are led by Clinical Leads who report to the Service Delivery Unit Heads who in turn report to the Divisional Director and the Divisional General Manager. The current Clinical Lead for Otolaryngology is Mr Pavol Surda and for Head and Neck is Mr Asit Arora.

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications for the role are received. Please be sure to register your interest and submit you application as soon as you possibly can to avoid any disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otolaryngology training

• Full GMC Registration

• CCST in Otolaryngology or Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of obtaining CCST

Desirable

• Higher Degree MD or PhD

• Publications in at least one Peer Review Journal in Head and Neck Surgery

Previous Experience

Essential

• Early experience of medical audit

• Evidence of clinical teaching

Desirable

• Published medical audit in the field of head & neck surgery

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgerylogy or oral and maxillofacial surgery

• Personal experience in head and neck and paediatric surgery

• Evidence of continuing personal education

• Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training junior doctors

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives

• Team based approach to care and service management

Desirable

• Interface Fellowship, Evidence of an advanced course on Laser, robotics or reconstruction

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otolaryngology training

• Full GMC Registration

• CCST in Otolaryngology or Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of obtaining CCST

Desirable

• Higher Degree MD or PhD

• Publications in at least one Peer Review Journal in Head and Neck Surgery

Previous Experience

Essential

• Early experience of medical audit

• Evidence of clinical teaching

Desirable

• Published medical audit in the field of head & neck surgery

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgerylogy or oral and maxillofacial surgery

• Personal experience in head and neck and paediatric surgery

• Evidence of continuing personal education

• Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training junior doctors

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives

• Team based approach to care and service management

Desirable

• Interface Fellowship, Evidence of an advanced course on Laser, robotics or reconstruction

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine

12 Month Fixed term Contract

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people to join our dedicated team in Critical Care. Our team consists of 11 consultants, 24 junior doctors, and over 100 nurses and AHPs in our two Critical Care units.

About the units

St Helier ICU: 13 beds, providing full level 3 and 2 care.

Epsom HDU: 6-8 level 2 beds.

Annual admissions: 1400 patients, including 700 emergency medical patients, 350 emergency surgical patients, and 350 patients following complex elective surgery.

We are proud of our reputation for delivering safe and effective care and providing high quality education. We contribute to a number of national audits, including ICNARC, NELA, and PQIP. Our current SMR is 0.81. Since 2020, we have been short-listed twice for the national Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) award, we have had several peer-reviewed publications, and have presented at national and international conferences.

Inclusion and Diversity:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Apply today!

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and eager to contribute to our education and research programmes, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• THE POST

• Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Epsom and St. Helier based duties: Fixed term 6 to 12 months in Critical Care department (ICU and HDU) cross site (Epsom and St. Helier)

• The main aim of the post is to enable the post holder to recognise potentially life-threatening situations and equip them with the knowledge and skills to initiate immediate resuscitative measures. It will also train them in the appropriate use and interpretation of cardio-pulmonary monitoring. Training will be competency-based, according to the recommendations of the Inter- Collegiate Board for training in Intensive Care Medicine and continuous assessment and 360 degree appraisals will also be employed. There will be regular consultant-led teaching sessions

• The successful candidate will be able to develop research and education skills.

• The senior clinical fellow will be supported at all times by the Consultants and also involves supervising junior fellows. As per the experience and seniority the rota slot will be allocated either on the senior tier or junior tier

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,852 a year

n/a

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-834-F

Job locations

Cross Site

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• On-call

• The post has night on-call commitment based on a 1:8 rota, which will be based at St Helier Hospital, covering ICU and HDU. There will be 2 junior doctors every night. In day time there will be minimum 4 junior doctors in the unit. The unit is always covered by a consultant intensivist, who is on-site from 8 AM to 9 PM and then on-call (non-resident). Currently Epsom unit cover is only day time (8AM to 6PM) by critical care juniors. Night cover at Epsom will be provided by Anaeasthetic team

• There is a very close link between critical care unit and anaesthetic department. The on call critical care junior doctor and anaesthetic junior doctor are expected to work as a team and help out each other as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• On-call

• The post has night on-call commitment based on a 1:8 rota, which will be based at St Helier Hospital, covering ICU and HDU. There will be 2 junior doctors every night. In day time there will be minimum 4 junior doctors in the unit. The unit is always covered by a consultant intensivist, who is on-site from 8 AM to 9 PM and then on-call (non-resident). Currently Epsom unit cover is only day time (8AM to 6PM) by critical care juniors. Night cover at Epsom will be provided by Anaeasthetic team

• There is a very close link between critical care unit and anaesthetic department. The on call critical care junior doctor and anaesthetic junior doctor are expected to work as a team and help out each other as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC- This is a must have requirement for the post

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year experience in Emergency medicine/General Medicine or one of branches/Anaesthesia/ Criti cal Care/Surgery in St1/2 level

• Provider in ATLS, APLS, ALS or similar

• No more than 6 months employment gap immediately before the application closing date

Other requirements

Essential

• oReliable work record UK citizen or right to work in UK - This is must have requirement for the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC- This is a must have requirement for the post

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year experience in Emergency medicine/General Medicine or one of branches/Anaesthesia/ Criti cal Care/Surgery in St1/2 level

• Provider in ATLS, APLS, ALS or similar

• No more than 6 months employment gap immediately before the application closing date

Other requirements

Essential

• oReliable work record UK citizen or right to work in UK - This is must have requirement for the post

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a full-time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.

There is no out of hours on-call commitment.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in the management with patients with acute ophthalmology problems, cornea and cataract pathology. It would be ideally suited for a candidate who has already received basic training in cataract surgery but is not fully independent and wishes to build up their experience and surgical numbers.

The Fellowship will be primarily supervised by the Medical Retina Consultants.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be expected to:

Regular clinical duties, based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital involve the management of ophthalmic outpatients which may include a community clinic close to the hospital, with support from a Retina Consultant.

Kingston hospital has regular clinics specialising in age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and general retinal disease

The post holder will receive training in the management of medical retinal disorders, including intravitreal injections and insertion of intravitreal steroid implants and retinal laser procedures.

The post holder will have the opportunity to attend weekly Retina Clinic at Moorfields Eye Hospital

The Fellow will be given protected theatre time to allow exposure and training in cataract surgery.

The post holder will receive training in the management of medical retinal conditions.

Provide clinical advice and where appropriate treatment.

To maintain their general ophthalmic skills, the post holder will have a regular Eye Casualty session at Kingston Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for organising theatre lists in conjunction with the supervising consultant.

The post holder will be expected to support inpatient and ward referrals.

Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy.

Support trainees as appropriate.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Dermatologist to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering outstanding patient care, education, research, and innovation.

Our Dermatology Department provides a comprehensive range of medical dermatology, skin cancer, biologic, paediatric dermatology services to a diverse population across West Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated multidisciplinary team based at St Luke's Hospital dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while embracing new technologies and service developments.

Full time / Part time fixed term locum post for 23 months

Main duties of the job

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be the first NHS Trust in Yorkshire to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology within its skin cancer pathway through an innovative partnership with Skin Analytics and the deployment of DERM. This pioneering approach is transforming the way dermatology services are delivered, improving patient access, supporting earlier cancer diagnosis, reducing waiting times, and ensuring specialist expertise is focused where it adds the greatest value.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two teaching hospital trusts in West Yorkshire and has a turnover in excess of £400m per annum and employs over 6,400 staff. The Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute services, supported by an extensive community service offer, offering a range of care provision to almost all patients

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be the first NHS Trust in Yorkshire to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology within its skin cancer pathway through an innovative partnership with Skin Analytics and the deployment of DERM. This pioneering approach is transforming the way dermatology services are delivered, improving patient access, supporting earlier cancer diagnosis, reducing waiting times, and ensuring specialist expertise is focused where it adds the greatest value.

We have two main hospital sites: Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital. Maternity Services are centralised at the maternity unit on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site which includes our neonatal unit. The main theatres and emergency admissions are located at Bradford Royal Infirmary while St Luke's Hospital provides a large outpatient facility and wards for therapy and rehabilitation. In 2021/22 our Trust services delivered 5,525 babies, performed 13,102 operations in theatre and handled 423,154 outpatient appointments. We had 108,503 attendances at our Emergency Department

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

389-26-7806510-D

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will join a forward-thinking and ambitious department that is leading the way in digital dermatology. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and develop one of the most innovative skin cancer pathways in the NHS, influencing service delivery at both regional and national levels.

You will work alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and continuous quality improvement. The department has an established reputation for embracing new technologies and innovative models of care, creating an environment where consultants are encouraged to lead change, develop new services, and pursue their professional interests.

Whether your passion lies in skin cancer, medical education, service transformation, research, or digital innovation, Bradford offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the future of dermatology care. This is an exciting time to join a service that is not only responding to the challenges facing modern healthcare but actively shaping solutions that will benefit patients for years to come.

The position comprises 10 PAs and cover for urgent inpatient referrals and GP queries in working hours is also anticipated, but there is no formal out of hours cover required for this post on a regular basis.

Applicants will be expected to be Members of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practise with the General Medical Council. . The post is open to people who wish to work flexibly.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

For further information regarding this post please contact:

Mr Zakir Shariff, Dermatology Clinical Lead, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

[email protected]

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Consultant Dermatologist, you will join a forward-thinking and ambitious department that is leading the way in digital dermatology. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and develop one of the most innovative skin cancer pathways in the NHS, influencing service delivery at both regional and national levels.

You will work alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and continuous quality improvement. The department has an established reputation for embracing new technologies and innovative models of care, creating an environment where consultants are encouraged to lead change, develop new services, and pursue their professional interests.

Whether your passion lies in skin cancer, medical education, service transformation, research, or digital innovation, Bradford offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the future of dermatology care. This is an exciting time to join a service that is not only responding to the challenges facing modern healthcare but actively shaping solutions that will benefit patients for years to come.

The position comprises 10 PAs and cover for urgent inpatient referrals and GP queries in working hours is also anticipated, but there is no formal out of hours cover required for this post on a regular basis.

Applicants will be expected to be Members of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practise with the General Medical Council. . The post is open to people who wish to work flexibly.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

For further information regarding this post please contact:

Mr Zakir Shariff, Dermatology Clinical Lead, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

[email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Dermatology

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of Dermatological problems

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Evidence of sub-specialty interests would be beneficial

Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform the requirements of the post

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations

• Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

• Ability to organise and manage daily working priorities

• Leadership Qualities

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent

• MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent

• Full GMC registration and hold licence to practise

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate training (eg clinical research or medical education)

• Higher degree (eg MD, PHD or equivalent)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Dermatology

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of Dermatological problems

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Evidence of sub-specialty interests would be beneficial

Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform the requirements of the post

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations

• Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

• Ability to organise and manage daily working priorities

• Leadership Qualities

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent

• MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent

• Full GMC registration and hold licence to practise

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate training (eg clinical research or medical education)

• Higher degree (eg MD, PHD or equivalent)

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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