Overview
Interviews are yet to be scheduled. Applications are open for a HPB Senior Clinical Fellow who wishes to gain experience in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HPB) surgery. The role would be suitable for a senior trainee for a maximum of five months. The Senior Clinical Fellow will be expected to manage pre- and post-operative patients and will be encouraged to publish and present at local and international meetings in HPB. There will be modular HPB cases hands-on training (STU) for both benign and malignant conditions, cross-site case observations, and a 1:18 on-call rota to support emergency care.
Note: We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties
In addition to HPB registrar work, the post includes providing senior cover for HPB patients, attending theatre/outpatient sessions, and care of admitted General Surgical patients. There is a commitment to the acute general surgical rota (commensurate with experience). The appointed candidate will be expected to carry out a degree of clinical work (clinics) independently. There is access to modern imaging (CT, PET), Endoscopy (ERCP and EUS) and robotics on a single site. This post offers exposure and experience in complex HPB surgery. The Senior Clinical Fellow is expected to develop operative skills in robotic surgery and judgment in the care of such patients through the full spectrum of the specialty. The University Hospital is a thousand-bed tertiary care, level III trauma unit, affiliated to Warwick Medical School, one of the foremost institutions in the country.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We employ skilled staff across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care at the heart of our work. The Trust is modern and internationally recognised for research and innovation and offers a range of learning and development opportunities. Joining our team provides opportunity to be part of a dedicated, forward-looking environment.
Details
Date posted: 01 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £65,048 per year plus on-call enhancements
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-T1-MED-7442393-A
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job responsibilities
The University Hospital is a thousand-bed tertiary care, level III trauma unit affiliated to Warwick Medical School. Typical rota examples are for illustration and may change; duties include ward rounds, clinics, theatre, and robotic procedures with departmental teaching and ward rounds as part of the HPB specialty.
Person Specification
Qualification / Training Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable
Experience Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable
Knowledge Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable
Skills & Abilities Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable
Disclosure and registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on UK visas and immigration and criminal records checks can be found by consulting the relevant UK government resources.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, CV2 2DX
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