Senior Fellow – Oesophagogastric Surgery

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow – Oesophagogastric surgery Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 8 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached. The programme will be structured around a regular weekly timetable offering extensive elective experience. You will participate in MDT, audit and management meetings, and will be encouraged to attend suitable training courses and conferences.

We are looking for a post CCT colleague with interest in advancing skills in endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and thoracoscopic Oesophagogastric Surgery. Ideally post graduate higher degree

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will experience the full range of cancer and benign UGI practice with opportunities in advanced endoscopy (EMR/ESD/POEM/ESG etc.). Manage benign and malignant Upper GI surgical conditions as a senior fellow supported by 4 Consultant surgeons. You will be involved in new and ongoing research projects with the university.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)       Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;  •    Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training     •    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)  •    A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)                      Proposed interview date: 11th June 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 31 May 2026