Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Clinical Fellow in General, Emergency and Colorectal Surgery
The closing date is 24 November 2026
Job summary
The Junior Clinical Fellow in General, Emergency and Colorectal Surgery post offers an excellent opportunity for a post-Foundation doctor (FY3 or equivalent) to gain broad experience in elective and emergency general surgery, colorectal surgery, and acute surgical care. The successful candidate will support the management of surgical inpatients, participate in emergency surgical admissions and on-call duties, and gain exposure to both emergency and elective operating lists.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultant surgeons, registrars, clinical fellows and junior doctors, the post holder will contribute to high-quality patient care while developing their clinical and surgical skills.

This position is ideal for doctors seeking to build experience in general and colorectal surgery before entering specialty training or pursuing a surgical career.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of elective and emergency General and Colorectal Surgery services, providing high-quality care to surgical inpatients and emergency admissions. Responsibilities include participation in ward rounds, theatres, clinics and on-call duties, while contributing to teaching, audit, research and quality improvement activities within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative NHS trusts, providing care to a diverse population across North London and beyond. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, advancing clinical excellence, and supporting innovation, research and education. As part of our surgical team, you will work alongside highly skilled clinicians within a collaborative and supportive environment that values professional development, wellbeing and continuous learning. The Trust offers exceptional opportunities for training, quality improvement and career progression, enabling staff to develop their skills while making a meaningful difference to patients' lives.
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year Per annum plus London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8407799
Job locations: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCS UK or equivalent
• Postgraduate degree
• Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work at ST2 level and above in surgery (or equivalent)
• Up to date log book for inspection
• Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others

Desirable

• Experience in teaching

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
• The authority, decisionmaking skills etc. needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
• Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary, escalate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Committed to personal development and learning on the job
• Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
• Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
• Committed to equal opportunities
• The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS

Desirable

• The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field

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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Reza Mirnezami, reza.mirnezami@nhs.net
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