Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in General Surgery (Colorectal)

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in General Surgery (Colorectal) based at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The following posts are available

Post 1: To commence 01 April 2026 until 05 October 2026Post 2: To commence 05 August 2026 until 02 February 2027Post 3: To commence 03 February 2027 until 05 October 2027Post 4: To commence 03 February 2027 until 05 October 2027

Main duties of the job

The successful post holders will undertake duties as required by the demands of the Colorectal Unit service, and these duties will include clinical work, emergency and elective surgery within the colorectal firm, ward work, outpatient clinics and other duties as required by consultants.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5266

Job locations

Cambridge University Hosptials

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The work will be shared by five other senior colorectal trainees and the post holder. The post holder will be expected to carry out some degree of clinical work independently and one clinical fellow will participate in the middle grade general surgery on-call rota. All posts offer significant opportunities for subspecialist training, audit and clinical research within the department of colorectal surgery.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The work will be shared by five other senior colorectal trainees and the post holder. The post holder will be expected to carry out some degree of clinical work independently and one clinical fellow will participate in the middle grade general surgery on-call rota. All posts offer significant opportunities for subspecialist training, audit and clinical research within the department of colorectal surgery.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Agreement that the essential criteria have been met
  • Completion of a Core Surgical Programme for Specialty Training or equivalent previous experience in Colorectal Surgery
  • Completion of Foundation Competencies
  • Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients
Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Agreement that the essential criteria have been met
  • Completion of a Core Surgical Programme for Specialty Training or equivalent previous experience in Colorectal Surgery
  • Completion of Foundation Competencies
  • Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cambridge University Hosptials

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cambridge University Hosptials

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead for Colorectal Surgery

Mr Constantinos Simillis

c.simillis@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5266

Job locations

Cambridge University Hosptials

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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