Junior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,656 - £65,048 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7933055/343-MED-837-A |
Summary
JoinEpsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trustas a Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery, supporting the delivery of high-quality surgical care across our sites. This 12-month full-time post offers valuable experience in managing acute and elective surgical patients, working within a multidisciplinary team, and developing clinical and procedural skills in a busy NHS environment.
The post holder will support the day-to-day management of surgical inpatients, assist in outpatient clinics and operating theatres, and participate in the on-call rota. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patients, contributing to teaching and supervision of junior staff, and engaging in audit and quality improvement activities. The role requires adherence to Trust governance policies andGeneral Medical Councilstandards, alongside maintaining professional development. Flexibility is essential to meet service needs while contributing to high-quality patient care and team objectives.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
The post holder will be responsible for:
· Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
· Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and operating theatres.
· Participation in the on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues’ absence.
· Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
· Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines and mentoring of more junior trainees.
· Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
· Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
· To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
· Keep clinical knowledge up to date by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient.
· Seek regular feedback and follow an appraisal process with clinical and educational supervisors.
· Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and coordinating surgeon.
· To maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives as appropriate.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026