Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Bariatric Surgery Fellow post in General Surgery for one year on a fixed term contract. This post will be based at St Mary's Hospital but may include cross site working.
The successful candidate will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar with previous experience in Surgery and looking to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be eligible for registration or hold full registration with the GMC and will be expected to participate in a 1:8 on-call rota. They must have the ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists, operating lists and rotas as well as demonstrate strong communication and team working skills.
The department has a growing quality improvement, research and audit unit and involvement in research is also actively encouraged.
All applicants must be within 3 months of CCT (certificate of completion of training) or an equivalent qualification. This requirement is essential for your application to be considered.
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.
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
OB PURPOSE
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:
Post-holders will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar and be
Part of a team of 9 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department.
Although this post is not a recognised training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.
You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OB PURPOSE
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:
Post-holders will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar and be
Part of a team of 9 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department.
Although this post is not a recognised training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.
You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- Accredited in General Surgery
Desirable
- MD (Res), MS or PHD in a related field
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Have worked at senior registrar level in a general surgical department; including on call / emergency take
- Proficient and experienced in general laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias).
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience in bariatric surgery
- Clinical experience in bariatric surgery (gastric bands, sleeves and bypass surgery)
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Leadership/Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Undertaken full clinical audit cycle including data collection, presentation and making recommendations
Desirable
- Have implemented service/clinical improvements based on audit results
Completion of training.
Essential
- All applicants must be within 3 months of CCT (certificate of completion of training) or an equivalent qualification.
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at senior SpR level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- Accredited in General Surgery
Desirable
- MD (Res), MS or PHD in a related field
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Have worked at senior registrar level in a general surgical department; including on call / emergency take
- Proficient and experienced in general laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias).
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience in bariatric surgery
- Clinical experience in bariatric surgery (gastric bands, sleeves and bypass surgery)
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Leadership/Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Undertaken full clinical audit cycle including data collection, presentation and making recommendations
Desirable
- Have implemented service/clinical improvements based on audit results
Completion of training.
Essential
- All applicants must be within 3 months of CCT (certificate of completion of training) or an equivalent qualification.
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at senior SpR level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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).
