Junior Clinical Fellow (F3) in GI Surgery

Job description

The closing date is 31 May 2026Applications are invited for Trust Doctor at JCF/CT/F3 level (Nodal Point 3) within Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery in the directorate of Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery from August 2026.The post is based at St Thomas' Hospital.Main duties of the job The posts involve active involvement in a busy emergency general surgery team in a 1 in 8 rota including dedicated emergency theatre sessions. Time in elective GI surgery includes main theatre, day surgery at St Thomas' and at other trust sites, including Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and exposure to complex tertiary surgery.Upper GI at St Thomas' is the designated regional unit for gastro‐oesophageal malignancies and also provides surgery for upper gastrointestinal benign disease. There is also a tertiary endocrine surgical service for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disease.Lower GI Unit has special interests in inflammatory bowel disease surgery, locally advanced, recurrent rectal cancer resection and laparoscopic and robotic surgery and has a tertiary referral pelvic floor unit, with regular MDMs held in each of these subspecialties.Each JCF has an assigned Educational Supervisor and participation in audit and research is encouraged. There is ample opportunity to enhance surgical experience by performing operations under supervision, assisting at more complex operations and practising surgical techniques in the simulation centre. Previous post‐holders have an excellent track record in successful appointment to training programmes through national selection.This job does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval.Person Specification Education/Qualifications Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at the time of applicationOther relevant postgraduate qualifications eg MRCSCompletion, or expected completion of Foundation Training Programme (or equivalent) by post start datePrior NHS experience working in a surgical specialtyPrevious contribution to auditPrevious teaching experienceParticipation in research in relevant fieldSkills/Knowledge/Ability Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.Effective verbal and written communicationCourses relevant to post eg Basic Surgical Skills course, ATLSCommitment to ongoing personal developmentClear decision-making ability in a busy environmentOther Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical CouncilDisclosure 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.Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English