Trust Doctor (eqv to ST5) in HPB Surgery | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,175 - £67,610 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 1FR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7974499/259-MED7974499RLH |
Summary
We are looking to recruit highly motivated two Senior Research Fellows (0.7 WTE) to join our General Surgery team at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. The post will be suitable for trainees at specialist registrar level, peri-CCT trainees or candidates aiming for post-CCT experience wanting to complete a doctoral thesis (MD or PhD).
Barts Health NHS trust currently provides general surgical services from its three sites and HPB Surgery only at the Royal London Hospital site. HPB Surgery is complemented by Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery and Pelvic Floor Services alongside Gynae-Oncology and Urology to provide comprehensive Complex Abdomino-Pelvic Surgery Service at the Royal London Hospital (RLH). In addition, General Surgery along-with Vascular and Trauma Services, provide a complete suite of emergency surgery services.
The fellow position offers exposure this immense emergency surgery (General Surgery, Trauma and Vascular) exposure along with care of elective in-patient from Upper GI, Colorectal and HPB Surgery. Appointee will be expected to use the remainder of time to contribute to research in HPB Surgery under supervision of Prof Hemant Kocher. A commitment towards a higher degree such as MD/ PhD registered at Queen Mary University is anticipated as part of this job. Mentoring and career advice will be provided via the HPB service comprised of five consultants and general surgery department with a total of 14 consultants.
For informal discussions please contact:
• Prof Hemant Kocher: Professor of Liver and Pancreas Surgery,h.kocher@nhs.net
• Ms Vida Asiedu: Service Manager for General and Colorectal Surgery –v.asiedu@nhs.net
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026