Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery post based at the St Mary's Hospital campus of Imperial College. The post is available until October 2024.
The bariatric service has recently been designated preferred provider status by London and the South East Coast Specialised Commissioning Consortium and an International Centre of Excellence for bariatric surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. The appointment is being made to offer superlative training in this high profile service.
The bariatric surgical service is an integral part of the upper GI strategic direction of the Clinical Programme Group in Cancer and Surgery.
The appointee will actively participate in the academic activities in metabolic medicine and surgical management of diabetes.
The appointee will become expected to be involved with on-going research programmes across Surgery, Medicine and Investigative Sciences.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
The appointee should be accredited in General Surgery and should preferably hold a higher degree (MD (Res), MD , MS or PhD ) or equivalent. He/she should also be proficient and experienced in general and laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias as well as emergency surgery).
Main duties of the job
The fellow will divide his/her time between clinical work, inpatient and outpatients.
- Work alongside current GI surgery team of 8 SpRs, 4 SHO and 5 PRHOs
- Normal daytime working
- Provide daytime cover for bariatric surgical emergency admissions
- Provide support for the bariatric surgical emergency admissions out of hours via telephone
- Participate in the general surgical on-call rota at SpR level(1 in 9 daytime and weekends)
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust and unit wishes to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow, nearing or having completed higher surgical training in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, to commence immediately. The post will be until October 2024, working with the multidisciplinary Bariatric and Upper GI teams. Possession of MRCS (or equivalent) is necessary.
Training opportunities and study leave allowance is identical to those in approved posts (at equivalent grade).
The appointee will actively participate in the academic activities in metabolic medicine and surgical management of diabetes.
The appointee will become expected to be involved with on-going research programmes across Surgery, Medicine and Investigative Sciences.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Departments undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
The appointee should be accredited in General Surgery and should preferably hold a higher degree (MD (Res), MD , MS or PhD ) or equivalent. He/she should also be proficient and experienced in general and laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias as well as emergency surgery).
Please see additional information in the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust and unit wishes to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow, nearing or having completed higher surgical training in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, to commence immediately. The post will be until October 2024, working with the multidisciplinary Bariatric and Upper GI teams. Possession of MRCS (or equivalent) is necessary.
Training opportunities and study leave allowance is identical to those in approved posts (at equivalent grade).
The appointee will actively participate in the academic activities in metabolic medicine and surgical management of diabetes.
The appointee will become expected to be involved with on-going research programmes across Surgery, Medicine and Investigative Sciences.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Departments undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
The appointee should be accredited in General Surgery and should preferably hold a higher degree (MD (Res), MD , MS or PhD ) or equivalent. He/she should also be proficient and experienced in general and laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias as well as emergency surgery).
Please see additional information in the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Accredited in General Surgery
Desirable
- MD (Res), MS or PHD in a related field
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Have worked at senior registrar level in a general surgical department; including on call / emergency take
Desirable
- Experience in bariatric surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Proficient and experienced in general laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias).
Desirable
- Clinical experience in bariatric surgery (gastric bands, sleeves and bypass surgery)
Audit
Essential
- Undertaken full clinical audit cycle including data collection, presentation and making recommendations
Desirable
- Have implemented service/clinical improvements based on audit results
Other
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Training in research methodology
- Knowledge of Cerner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Accredited in General Surgery
Desirable
- MD (Res), MS or PHD in a related field
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Have worked at senior registrar level in a general surgical department; including on call / emergency take
Desirable
- Experience in bariatric surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Proficient and experienced in general laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias).
Desirable
- Clinical experience in bariatric surgery (gastric bands, sleeves and bypass surgery)
Audit
Essential
- Undertaken full clinical audit cycle including data collection, presentation and making recommendations
Desirable
- Have implemented service/clinical improvements based on audit results
Other
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Training in research methodology
- Knowledge of Cerner
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
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).
