Job details
- Job reference: 252668
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 11/08/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 28/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
- Department: General Surgery
This post is suitable for a highly motivated final year specialist registrar, post-CCT surgeon, or equivalent international trainee who wishes to gain advanced experience in complex abdominal wall surgery, open and minimally invasive abdominal wall reconstruction, and robotic hernia surgery. Candidates should have prior experience in open and laparoscopic hernia surgery and should be seeking further specialist training before taking up an independent consultant practice.
Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is one of Scotland’s leading elective surgical centres and has an expanding abdominal wall surgery service with a strong focus on complex hernia management, robotic surgery, multidisciplinary care, research and education.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of abdominal wall procedures including open retromuscular repair, Rives-Stoppa repair, transversus abdominis release, peritoneal flap reconstruction, preperitoneal repair, robotic eTEP, robotic TAPP, robotic retromuscular repair, complex ventral and incisional hernia repair, parastomal hernia repair and adjuncts such as Botulinum toxin A injections and abdominal wall ultrasound.
The fellow will participate in specialist abdominal wall clinics, operating lists, MDT discussion, preoperative optimisation pathways, audit, quality improvement, teaching and research.
The post is for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance, commencing in September 2026. The post is unbanded and there are no on-call arrangements. The department would support and guide suitable candidates who wish to work towards European Board of Surgery certification in Abdominal Wall Surgery.
For further information or to organise an informal visit, please contact: Mr Maciej Pawlak, Consultant General & Abdominal Wall Surgeon, Golden Jubilee University National Hospital Email: maciej.pawlak2@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant post graduate training experience of working within the NHS provider.
- Prospective logbook demonstrating appropriate experience
Desirable
- Specialist training in benign upper GI or abdominal wall surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or Equiv.
- FRCS or Equiv.
- On GMC specialist register or eligible to be within 6 months
Desirable
- Higher research degree
- Evidence of mandatory training e.g. resuscitation, hand hygiene and fire training.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Evidence of excellent communication & team working skills.
Desirable
- IT skills including use of clinical systems.
- Previous experience in minimally invasive surgery
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to training Doctors.
- Experience teaching undergraduates and other health professionals
Desirable
- Formal teaching or training qualification
- Ability to become an educational supervisor
Leadership/Management
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership potential
Desirable
- Previous management or clinical leadership roles
Research and innovation
Essential
- Active interest in research with evidence of publications
Desirable
- Peer-reviewed publications in recognised journals (peri-operative medicine focus)
- Previous contributions to innovative service developments
Clinical Audit & Risk Management
Essential
- Demonstrate recent experience of clinical audit and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of key principles of Clinical Governance and Data Protection (Good clinical practice)
- Awareness of risk management and patient safe initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of risk management and patient safety initiatives
Understanding of GMC Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Medical Practice
- Understanding of appraisal /revalidation process
Desirable
- Understanding of GMC and its evolving roles
Understanding of the objectives of the NWTC Board Clinical Strategy
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of organisational and service objectives
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