Job summary
The General Surgery Department at Weston General Hospital is seeking a motivated CT1-2 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Contribute to the delivery of emergency and elective general surgical services
* Participate in the General Surgery on-call rota (1:8 full-shift pattern, including nights)
* Support Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways
* Participate in elective day-case surgery (benign Upper GI and colorectal)
* Undertake endoscopy activity as appropriate
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Engage in teaching, audit, and quality improvement activities
* Maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety
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, three locum consultants and two specialist surgeons, providing close supervision, mentorship, and support.
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
About us
Weston General Hospital is a smaller hospital within a large teaching Trust, offering the benefits of a supportive, close-knit working environment while maintaining access to extensive specialist services. The hospital is part of the Severn Deanery at Foundation and Registrar levels.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,656 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-WD7703-BS
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For contact information, please see below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For contact information, please see below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Full GMC registration.
Desirable
* Part 1 MRCS/FRCS or Part 2 MRCS/FRCS.
* ACLS / ATLS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Minimum 1 year F1 experience (or equivalent) in Surgery - Experience with basic management of general surgical, urological and orthopaedic emergencies.
* Experience with drug prescribing and the most common side effects.
* UK NHS Experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Skills of vena section, venous and arterial cannulation, urethral catheterisation and insertion of chest drains and peritoneal ascetic drains.
* Ability to work hours.
* Ability to work on call duties.
Desirable
* Ability to perform a variety of practical procedures.
* Basic Surgical Skills Course.
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
* PLAB standard.
Desirable
* Previous leadership experience (personal or professional).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Full GMC registration.
Desirable
* Part 1 MRCS/FRCS or Part 2 MRCS/FRCS.
* ACLS / ATLS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Minimum 1 year F1 experience (or equivalent) in Surgery - Experience with basic management of general surgical, urological and orthopaedic emergencies.
* Experience with drug prescribing and the most common side effects.
* UK NHS Experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Skills of vena section, venous and arterial cannulation, urethral catheterisation and insertion of chest drains and peritoneal ascetic drains.
* Ability to work hours.
* Ability to work on call duties.
Desirable
* Ability to perform a variety of practical procedures.
* Basic Surgical Skills Course.
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
* PLAB standard.
Desirable
* Previous leadership experience (personal or professional).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
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