Bariatric Junior Clinical Fellow

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This position is for a full time trust grade SHO level doctor in Bariatric Surgery and Emergency General Surgery at Homerton University Hospital. This is not a recognized training post, but it would be ideal for candidates who are not currently in training posts, but who nevertheless are planning a surgical career and are planning to sit the MRCS exam. It would also suit candidates who have recently passed the exam, but require further experience prior to moving to registrar level.

The department offers bariatric surgery, upper GI surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy and fundoplication) and laparoscopic general surgery (such as hernia surgery). In particular, Homerton University Hospital has a nationally recognized high volume bariatric unit, and the appointee will gain huge experience in the complex management of patients undergoing metabolic and obesity surgery. The appointee will be responsible for the ward based management of these patients, and will be supported by senior members of the team. The unit is staffed by 3 SHO level doctors (these posts), 4 registrars, 6 consultants, and a team of dietitians, nurse specialists and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be encouraged to attend theatre, when possible. The appointee will also be supported to attend courses and sit exams as their individual needs dictate. The bariatric unit is very active in research and the appointee will be encouraged to participate in research projects, and the unit has an excellent record of presentation at national and international conferences and within peer-reviewed publications.

In addition, the appointee will have ample opportunity to maintain and enhance their skills in emergency general surgery. This will be as part of a 1 in 5 rota for SHOs. This rota includes 8am to 8.30pm shifts which are split into Mon-Thurs and Fri-Sun in separate weeks. Appropriate zero days are given within the rota. During the on-call shifts you will be expected to support the EGS team in seeing patients on wards and clerking in the Emergency Department. There will also be opportunities to attend emergency theatre, and training in routine emergency operations such as laparoscopic appendectomy will be available.

The post holder will be given opportunities to attend the structured teaching programmes provided by the department and attend departmental meetings, including Upper GI MDT and audit meetings. They will be expected to attend BSS, CCrISP, STEP Core and other courses and funding can be requested, as appropriate to their level. A Surgical Tutor will be assigned to ensure WBA's assessment is provided and for continuing development

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.

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £48,637 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-MED-0171

Job locations

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

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

Desirable

MRCS

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

Full GMC registration
Excellent clinical skills
Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
Experience in General Surgery

Management

Essential

Good understanding of clinical governance
Good understanding of audit principles

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

MRCS

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

Full GMC registration
Excellent clinical skills
Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
Experience in General Surgery

Management

Essential

Good understanding of clinical governance
Good understanding of audit principles

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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