Junior Clinical Fellow in General, Emergency and Colorectal Surgery

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A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The Junior Clinical Fellow in General, Emergency and Colorectal Surgerypost 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.

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.

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.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026