About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Oesophago-Gastric Upper GI Surgery based in Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 12 month post available from 01 July 2026.
Main duties of the job
This post offers opportunities for significant operative experience of oesophageal & gastric surgery including relevant advanced minimally invasive procedures and experience in the management of complex tertiary referrals. The Unit performs 80-100 resections per annum.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for the day to day care of the patients on the Upper GI Oesophago-gastric Unit which has eight Consultants, a Senior Registrar, a Core Trainee, four Foundation Year Trainees, four Clinical Nurse Specialists, three Dieticians and a dedicated enhanced recovery ward. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of the elective and emergency work of this team and will share responsibilities with the Registrar. They will also be on the emergency rota for General Surgery and Trauma.
Person Specification
Shortlistable Essential
Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in the comments section provided.
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrooke's Hospital (CUH)
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)