About this role
Job summary
Interview date 14th October 2026
There is an opportunity for a part time junior clinical fellow to join the Breast Surgery team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre-requisite for this post.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
The Job Role - Equivalent to ST1/2 & CT1/2
Clinical duties will include:
Working across both sites at UHCW and St Cross Supporting the team in theatre. Supporting the Breast surgery team with ward rounds. Supporting the team with outpatient clinics and follow up. Participation in clinical audit within the Unit. Opportunity to engage in clinical research. Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this clinical fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training Essential
Meets all essential
Desirable
Meets all desirable
Experience Essential
Firm grounding in junior level surgery. ? Ability to provide a complete employment history. ? Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies. ? Experience of acute surgical take. ? Previous NHS experience with specific experience of breast surgery and outpatient clinics
Desirable
Experience in conducting and publishing research. Experience in conducting audits.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of wider health debates and NHS Structures, and current media issues ? The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC. ? Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Skills & Abilities Essential
Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. ? Capacity to establish good working relations with others. ? The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. ? Good Leadership skills ? Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure. ? Supportive & tolerant ? Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) ? Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)