Job overview
UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow
Applications are invited for the post of UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow in General Surgery. This post will be based at Epsom and St Helier Hospital and is designed to support the elective and emergency General Surgery Service. The post provides an opportunity for advanced training in the management of complex abdominal wall reconstruction and elective laparoscopic hernia surgery.
This is a 12 month post specifically for surgeons from the UK or internationally who have recently completed or are nearing the completion of their higher surgical training (post-CCT or equivalent)and wish to expand their surgical experience.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Ability to present at departmental meetings
- Knowledge of audit process
- An understanding of the principles of clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in a previous audit project
- Previous participation in research projects and/or publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher
Desirable
- Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
- MRCS
- ALS
Desirable
- ATLS
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum excl LW (depending on experience). The contract type is 12 months (12 month fixed term). The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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