Job summary
Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

This post is available from December 2026 for 1 year

Main duties of the job
Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

The post holder will be expected to carry out surgery, as well as provide expertise in the diagnosis, assessment and on-going management of oesophagogastric cancer and general surgery patients.

This one year programmed in General and Upper GI will provided training and experience in all aspects of care for patients.

the postholder will be supervised by Mr Tarig Abdelrahman, Lead Consultant Surgeon for Upper GI and will work with the Upper GI Surgeons associated with the programme.

On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have skills appropriate to a Surgeon with a special interest in Upper GI.

The one year programme is based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is subject to review after six months and continuation in the post is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details
Date posted
15 September 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Doctor - other

Salary
£56,925 to £80,730 a year
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Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
001-MP174.26

Job locations
University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Refer to Personal Specification and Job Description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oCCT in Upper GI (or within 6 months at time from interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• FRCS
• Postgraduate degree in Surgery

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course

Experience
Essential

• Clinical UGI experience
• Completed CCST/CESR or equivalent
• Experience of on call duties at middle grade level
• Postgraduate level training in General Surgery and UGI Surgery

Desirable

• Experience of UGI surgery in a tertiary unit
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
• Experience in resectional and benign Upper GI

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Research and interests relevant to specialty

Desirable

• Audit
• Teaching

Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hard working
• Values aligned to those of the Health Board
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other requirements
Essential

• Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent

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).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).