Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in General Surgery

Job overview

Job Summary

The General Surgery Department at Weston General Hospital is seeking a motivated ST3+ level Clinical Fellow to join our team in delivering high quality surgical care to the adult population of Weston super Mare and the wider North Somerset area.

This is a two year fixed term post to help support applying for formal surgical training programmes, offering excellent clinical exposure, supervision, and development opportunities within a supportive department. The contract will not be extended following completion of the 2 year fixed term contract.

Department Information

The department provides a comprehensive general surgery service, including SDEC, elective day‑case surgery, and endoscopy. There are strong working relationships with sub‑specialist teams across the Bristol hospitals, including Hepatobiliary and Oesophagogastric, Breast, and Vascular Surgery.

The consultant body comprises of six substantive consultants, one locum consultant and two specialist surgeons, providing close supervision, mentorship, and support.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Contribute to the delivery of emergency and elective general surgical services
• Participate in the General Surgery on‑call rota (1:9 full‑shift pattern, including non-resident night shifts)
• Support Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways
• Participate in elective day‑case surgery (benign Upper GI and colorectal)
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Engage in teaching, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Training and Development

• Posts are structured to support progression comparable to doctors in formal training programmes
• Each appointee will be allocated an Educational Supervisor
• Regular appraisals and progress reviews will be conducted
• Ample opportunities exist to achieve core surgical competencies
• Teaching opportunities are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including with University of Bristol medical students On Call Commitment
• 1:9 full shift rota
• Day and night shifts included Flexible Working Flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates, reflecting the department’s progressive approach to workforce planning. Person Specification (Essential)
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration
• Evidence of equivalent Foundation training experience
• Demonstrable NHS experience
• Interest in pursuing a career in surgery
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.