Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency General Surgery (EGS)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£67,325 to £76,582 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS2 8HW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical Responsabilities Theatre Dedicated elective EGS operating sessions Focus on acute biliary surgery, including hot gallbladders and bile duct exploration Exposure to a high-volume emergency caseload Opportunities to develop operative skills with increasing responsibility Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Senior clinical review within SDEC Assessment and management of emergency surgical referrals Participation in ambulatory care pathways and admission avoidance Outpatient Clinics Participation in general surgery clinics Continuity of care for elective and post-acute patients Opportunity to develop independent clinic practice Inpatient and On-Call Support Senior support to the EGS on-call service Daily ward rounds and multidisciplinary team working Development of clinical decision-making in acute care settings Specialist Experience Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (CBDE) The post offers experience within a high-volume bile duct exploration service, with opportunities to develop skills in: Trans-cystic and choledochotomy techniques Management of complex biliary stone disease Use of adjuncts such as lithotripsy Progressive involvement in bile duct exploration procedures Acute Biliary Surgery Exposure to a wide spectrum of acute biliary disease Management of severe cholecystitis and complex gallbladder pathology Development of skills in subtotal cholecystectomy and bailout strategies Clinical decision-making in higher-risk patients Research, Teaching and Development The post-holder will have opportunities to: Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and outcomes data collection Participate in research and publication activity Deliver teaching and training within the department Support course organisation and simulation-based education Service Development and Leadership The fellowship includes involvement in service improvement initiatives, with opportunities to: Contribute to development of SDEC and ambulatory pathways Support improvements in patient flow and waiting times Participate in service alignment across Trust sites Engage in development and evaluation of new models of care What We Offer A high-volume, supportive EGS environment Opportunities to develop skills in acute biliary surgery and bile duct exploration Exposure to complex emergency general surgery Involvement in teaching, research, and service development A strong platform for progression to a consultant post

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