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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3)
Contract
Fixed term: 24 months (24 months, will not be extended)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
387-WD7199BKS
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Weston General Hospital
Town
Weston-super-Mare
Salary
£67,325 - £77,348 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2026 23:59

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Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in General Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3)

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

Job Summary

The General Surgery Department at Weston General Hospital is seeking a motivated ST3+ 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.

 

Department Information

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, one locum consultant and two specialist surgeons, providing close supervision, mentorship, and support.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will:

  • Contribute to the delivery of emergency and elective general surgical services
  • Participate in the General Surgery on‑call rota (1:9 full‑shift pattern, including non-resident night shifts)
  • Support Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways
  • Participate in elective day‑case surgery (benign Upper GI and colorectal)
  • Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Engage in teaching, audit, and quality improvement activities
  • Maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  

 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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
On Call Commitment
•    1:9 full shift rota
•    Day and night shifts included
Flexible Working
Flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates, reflecting the department’s progressive approach to workforce planning.
Person Specification (Essential)
•    MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
•    GMC registration
•    Evidence of equivalent Foundation training experience
•    Demonstrable NHS experience
•    Interest in pursuing a career in surgery
•    Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
•    Excellent communication and organisational skills

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 2 years Core Training level experience (or equivalent) in Surgery.
  • Experience managing general surgical patients
  • Experience of prescribing medication safely and understanding common side effects.
  • Experience working within emergency surgical services
  • Understanding of audit and governance processes.
  • Ability to assess and manage acutely unwell patients
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in Emergency Medicine.
  • Experience undertaking quality improvement or research projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Critical approach to clinical practice.
  • Demonstrates initiative
  • Ability to gain confidence of staff and patients
  • Willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when required.
  • Good clinical judgement
  • Ability to participate in on-call duties
Desirable criteria
  • Experience supervising junior medical staff

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
  • Minimum CT2 equivalent surgical experience
  • Part II MRCS2
  • ATLS
  • Basic Surgical Skills Course
  • cCrISP Course
Desirable criteria
  • Higher level degrees
  • Train the trainers
  • FRCS

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and make timely decisions
  • Fluent English speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katrina Butcher
Job title
Consultant Upper GI Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
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