Job summary
Applications are invited for an RCS accredited Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery commencing October 2024 for a period of 12 months.
You will be exposed to a wide range of bariatric procedures, principally laparoscopic gastric bypass, banding, sleeve gastrectomy, intragastricballoon and revisional bariatric surgery.
The current unit NHS volume is several hundred procedures per year, and it is expected that you will be capable of independent practice by theend of the post.
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an International Centre of Excellence, the Level 1 Bariatric Surgery Centre for the Southwest region and hasan established Bariatric Fellowship programme with Royal College of Surgeons of England approval.
Main duties of the job
As well as training in theatres, you will also be exposed to the bariatric MDT and to outpatients. You will be encouraged to become involved in theunit's research activity and will contribute to the Middle Grade General Surgical on-call rota (non-resident) which is supported by both CT and F1on-call tiers.
Somerset NHS FT has an enthusiastic and expanding Upper GI Bariatric team comprising 5 Consultants, 1 Bariatric Post-CCT Fellow, 1 Specialist Registrar, 2 ST1/2 and 3 F1 doctors including this post and it is supported by a full range of support staff including Bariatric nurse specialists and Bariatric dieticians. The team works closely with Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Endocrinology.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for a full range of duties relevant to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for a full range of duties relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years full time hospital service in registrar grade on a surgical training programme
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
Desirable
- Experience in UGI Surgery
- Teaching of junior medical staff and/or nursing staff.
- Research publications / presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years full time hospital service in registrar grade on a surgical training programme
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
Desirable
- Experience in UGI Surgery
- Teaching of junior medical staff and/or nursing staff.
- Research publications / presentations
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
