Junior Surgical Research Fellow - Upper GI/Bariatrics
The closing date is 14 May 2025
Job summary
The Surgical Junior Research Fellow will be exposed to a wide variety of advanced surgical procedures, in a busy tertiary hospital and offers numerous opportunities to develop important research questions.
During the year the main focus of the Surgical Research Fellow will be to conduct clinical studies, participate in the collection of clinical research data and undertake laboratory-based work. Publication of research material and presentations at National and International conferences is expected.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to conduct clinical research under the direction of Prof Ameet Patel.
The goal will be to present papers at meetings such as the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. Subsequent manuscripts that will be published in peer reviewed journals are expected.
Attendance at a minimum of one major meeting per year is mandatory, but the fellow may present his or her work at as many meetings as abstracts are accepted.
Management/ administrationo Participation in M&Mso Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetingso Supervision and teaching of junior team members
On-call rota for General Surgery at SHO levelClinical commitments:Although the main focus of this job is research, there is opportunity for clinical work including:o Participation in outpatient clinicso Participation in MDMso Exposure to various General, UGI and HPB procedures.cted.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£49,909 to £64,222 a year per annum plus London zone allowance £2,162
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-CAY-7203725
Job locations
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
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