Job summary
The Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Surgery and Gastroenterology departments at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are nationally and internationally recognised centres of excellence, delivering specialist care for patients with a wide range of benign and malignant gastrointestinal conditions. The departments provide both local and highly specialised regional services, accepting referrals from across London, the South East and beyond for the assessment and management of complex gastrointestinal disease.

The services combine both medical and surgical expertise, providing patients with access to comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional care throughout their treatment journey. This integrated approach enables patients to receive coordinated, high-quality care from diagnosis through to treatment, recovery and long-term follow-up. The departments are committed to delivering outstanding clinical outcomes while ensuring patients receive compassionate, personalised care based on the latest evidence and best practice.

Main duties of the job
The Upper GI Senior Clinical Fellow will provide support to the Upper GI unit in the form of outpatient clinics, endoscopy and theatre sessions, in addition to ward cover and administrative duties attached to these clinical commitments. Academic activity during the post is actively encouraged. The post is an accredited oesophago-gastric cancer fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons and is designed to provide a platform for Consultant promotion. There is a successful precedent of Consultant appointments of the last 11 post-holders.

About us
Our Trust values
Our Trust values define who we are as an organisation and help shape our culture. They guide us in all our behaviours, actions and interactions which underpin how we do things.

These values were developed with the input of almost 1,800 colleagues. This has ensured that that they reflect what has changed both in our organisation and the wider world, and that they express what we want to be like, both now and in the future.

Whether you work at Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital, our off-site offices, or in our community services in Lambeth or Southwark, our values are relevant to you.

The values were launched in 2024, at the same time as our Trust strategy. The strategy sets out 'what' we will do, the values are the 'how' we will do it.

Our values...
Caring - we put patients first
Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence
Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

Details
Date posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
p.a excl LZ
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-MED5272
Job locations: St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SW1 7EH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical:The post holder will, along with other junior colleagues be responsible for:1. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.2. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.Proposed timetableThe exact time table would be determined after discussion with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead with consideration to the educational needs of the post holder along with those of other junior surgical colleagues. However broadly speaking it would involve the following:1. Participation in Consultant led ward rounds.2. Participation in benign and malignant out-patient clinics3. Theatre sessions4. Involvement in the upper GI MDT5. Provision of care for regional upper GI emergencies6. Clinical leadership within the teamOn call commitment:The post holder will not be on the General Surgical On call rota in order to provide daily support to the elective Upper GI service. There will be an expectation of receiving and coordinating admissions for regional UGI emergencies.Research:The unit is very active in clinical research and collaborates with many partners both within Kings College London and internationally. Clinical Research undertaken as part of the Trust research strategy will be encouraged and able facilities for research exist.Training of junior staff:The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.Teaching:The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD / PhD

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery

Desirable

• Experience of minimally invasive UGI surgery
• JAG accreditation

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
• A team based approach to care and service management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives

Research
Essential

• Research experience; published papers and conference presentations

Desirable

• An ability to initiate, pursue and complete clinical research

Teaching
Essential

• An ability to teach undergraduate students or other junior doctors

Desirable

• Certificate of medical education

Good Medical Practice
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical and Surgical Practice set out by the GMC

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.

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: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SW1 7EH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Surgeon
Professor Andrew Davies
andrew.davies57@nhs.net

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.