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JCF - General Surgery - UHL

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

london, SE184QH £54,499 a year Fixed-Term Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

JUNIOR CLINICAL FELLOW (ST1-2 LEVEL) IN GENERAL SURGERY - UHL

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (ST1-2 level) in General Surgery with on-call cover. This post is for a period of 12 months in the first instance, with a view to extend . Post will commence 5th October 2026 . It is an ideal opportunity to expand on surgical experience in General Surgery.

The successful post holder will have an opportunity to widen their clinical and surgical experience in core surgical disciplines and have access to our training resources, participate in out-of-hours rota and contribute to our attractive audit programme and have the opportunity to develop teaching and training for our King's College Medical Students.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of allocated Consultants.

Attendance at Outpatient Clinics (Upper & Lower GI)

Care of any General Surgery patients in Intensive Care.

Attendance at Elective and CEPOD Theatre lists.

On call on rota 1:8 as part of the emergency surgery team (Consultant, Registrar, FY2/CT). Full shift pattern; Mon-Thurs & Fri-Sun 8am-8pm, Mon-Thurs & Fri-Sun 8pm-8am compliant with European Working Time Directive

Attend weekly clinical team meetings; teaching sessions; monthly

M&M/Governance meetings.

Participation in any research activities of the department is encouraged.

Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Consultant Surgeons.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,499 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-PO8683

Job locations

UHL

Lewisham High Street

london

SE184QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2-ST1) to work as part of the General Surgical team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, based at the University of Lewisham Hospital site. The post will provide training opportunities in Upper and Lower GI surgery & Bariatrics.The post holder will be responsible for the care of inpatients and day patients under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons including elective in-patient and day case surgery, general and specialist out-patient clinics and regular ward work.

The Department has a commitment to the career progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects of the post which will be developed within the post, particularly working towards passing the MRCS examination if not already held.

The post would suit a surgeon who has worked at foundation or core surgical training grade for at least 2 years who wishes to continue to maintain and gain experience in a variety of general surgical specialties. The successful applicant will provide a clinical service at FY2-ST1 level, working closely with the Senior Clinical Fellows/Deanery trainees, Clinical Fellows/CTs and Foundation doctors under the supervision of the Consultants.

The successful applicant will participate in the general surgery 1:8 resident on-call rota which forms part of a dedicated emergency surgery team led by a dedicated emergency consultant. We have had excellent feedback regarding the training opportunities in emergency surgery that this rota provides.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, and a minimum of 2 years experience working in General Surgery foundation or core training equivalent positions.

This is an exciting time to join the surgical department as we develop a wider clinical community and focus on expanding our surgery services. The future for clinical services will provide the ideal opportunity for innovation and developing new approaches to patient care across a wide catchment population. Being part of a wider clinical community will also provide greater opportunity for professional development.

See separate JD for specifics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
MB BS or equivalent.

Desirable

MRCS or equivalent
PhD / MS / MD / MSc

Clinical Experience

Essential

Significant experience within General Surgery at foundation or core training level.
Previous experience working on emergency general surgery Rota
Minimum 2 years' experience within General Surgery at foundation or core training level.
Previous UK experience

Clinical Audit/Research

Essential

Experience of clinical audit.
Demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

Peer reviewed publications
Research experience

Teaching Experience

Essential

Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of Under and Postgraduate teaching

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

Willingness to participate in clinical management.

Desirable

Involvement in development of local guidelines and protocols

Other Attributes

Essential

Desire to continue personal development
Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and team building
Evidence of adaptability and flexibility
Creative and innovative

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.