Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the department of General Surgery on a 12 months' fixed term contract.
The Homerton Hospital Department of General Surgery has an established and expanding designated Unit of Bariatric Surgery, a multidisciplinary team consisting of: 6 Consultant Surgeons, 2 Consultant Physicians, 1 Bariatric Specialty Doctor, 4 Registrars, 2 SHOs, a full AHP team and dedicated admin staff.
Main duties of the job
The unit wishes to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow, nearing completion of, or has completed, higher surgical training in General Surgery. The post holder should be adequately trained in basic laparoscopic procedures. The post holder will be responsible for ward rounds of all patients - bariatric & general surgery. The post holder will also be expected to prep patients to help with the smooth running of MDT.
The department of surgery at Homerton Hospital is a friendly department with an emphasis on team work and patient care. The structure of the department is towards a firm grounding in general surgery with specialisation in gastro-intestinal surgery and breast surgery. There is no vascular surgery on site. The gastro-intestinal surgery is divided between upper GI and lower GI surgery. There is also breast surgery on site. There are good training opportunities in elective as well as emergency operative surgery and endoscopy. There is also a busy teaching programme and good support for research.
The teaching programme includes gastroenterology x-ray conference and journal club. The teaching is closely involved with the gastroenterologists encouraging experience in the multidisciplinary management of both benign and malignant disease. In addition there is a significant duty towards medical student teaching.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City and surrounding communities and also provides a range of specialist services for a much wider population.
We provide general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City of London, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery and neuro rehabilitation across east London and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full job description and main responsibilities of the role please click on the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full job description and main responsibilities of the role please click on the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent post graduatequalification
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
- Basic clinical training and experience in laproscopic surgery
- Registrar Experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical and operative skill levels consistent with a senior registrar would be appropriate.
Leadership
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
Desirable
- Familiar with current challenges within NHS
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent post graduatequalification
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
- Basic clinical training and experience in laproscopic surgery
- Registrar Experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical and operative skill levels consistent with a senior registrar would be appropriate.
Leadership
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
Desirable
- Familiar with current challenges within NHS
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
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).
