CT1-2 Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,656 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4TQ |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7817703/387-WD7703-BS |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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
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.
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For contact information, please see below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026
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.
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
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.
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For contact information, please see below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026
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