Job overview

Applications are invited for a full time Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Robotic Oesophago-Gastric (OG) Surgery at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford. This is a one year post commencing Wednesday 1st April 2026, specifically intended for senior trainees seeking to consolidate their training in robotic OG cancer, robotic complex benign, and emergency OG surgery.
The Royal Surrey Oesophago-Gastric unit is well supported with 5 consultant OG surgeons, 1 Fellow (this position), 2 SpRs, 2 SHOs and 2 F1s. There are 5 upper GI clinical nurse specialists, 5 dedicated OG dietitians, an excellent physiotherapy team and exceptional anaesthetic/intensive care support. The Trust offers full step down care for major resections and emergency cases where required, and a dedicated upper GI ward. Experience in the use of standardised enhanced recovery pathways will also be gained.
The successful applicant will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting, out-patient clinics, therapeutic endoscopy and theatre sessions, and take part in the General Surgery SpR on-call rota. There will specifically be opportunities to undertake training in radical robotic OG cancer surgery in three dedicated three session robotic lists per week. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in audits arranged by the firms and will have the opportunity to undertake research and teaching for undergraduate students.
For informal inquiries, please contact:
Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi via his PA on 01483 571122 ext 2704 

Interview Date if shortlisted: 11/12/25 PM

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable for a post-CCT Clinical Fellow wishing to further their training in robotic OG cancer surgery. This is a one year fixed term post from April 2026 – April 2027.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for day-to-day management of the in-patients, attend outpatient clinics, and receive training in robotic oesophago-gastric cancer surgery, therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound.  The successful applicant will also be involved in research and teaching activities.  The appointee will also be part of the on-call rota (SpR), for surgical emergencies.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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