Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow (Post CCT) in Bariatric Surgery

The closing date is 24 May 2025

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer an exciting post-CCT Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery. This role is ideal for surgeons who have completed or are nearing completion of their higher surgical training and wish to gain additional specialist experience in bariatric surgery at a high-volume, nationally recognised centre.

The post provides excellent exposure to multiple bariatric operating lists per week, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass. Fellows will also actively participate in bariatric outpatient clinics and will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases at the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting, gaining valuable leadership and teamworking experience.

The post is offered on a full-time basis, and does not include any on-call duties.

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in and independently perform bariatric surgical procedures (depending on experience and supervision requirements).
  • Conduct pre- and post-operative bariatric outpatient clinics.
  • Prepare and present the weekly Bariatric Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting, coordinating with the wider MDT members to ensure smooth case discussions.
  • Participate actively in the MDT meetings and contribute to patient management planning.
  • Support the clinical team with ward rounds and inpatient care.
  • Undertake quality improvement projects, clinical audits, and/or research activities.
  • Engage in teaching and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and MDT colleagues.
  • Take part in service development and innovation projects within the bariatric surgery service.
  • Maintain a high standard of professional development, with encouragement to utilise study leave for relevant training opportunities.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the City and surrounding communities. The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people's and children's services across medical and surgical specialties.

The trust operates acute services from a single site: Homerton University Hospital, which opened in 1986. Based on an aggregation of ratings across all of the core services provided from the hospital, the hospital has been rated by Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding'.

The Bariatric department at Homerton sits within the larger department of General Surgery within the Surgical, Women's and Neonates Division. The department includes 5 substantive Bariatric and Upper GI consultant surgeons, 3 substantive EGS consultants with an interest in Bariatric Surgery, and one Locum Bariatric and Upper GI consultant surgeon. The consultant team is supported by 3 trust grade SHOs, 2 trust grade registrars, 2 specialty trainee registrars, and the senior clinical fellow.

The Bariatric MDT team is comprised of the surgical team, a consultant obesity physician, a consultant chemical pathologist, 2 consultant specialist psychologists, 4 specialist dietitians, 2 specialist physiotherapists, 2 specialist nurses, and trainee and student psychologists, physiotherapists and dietitians.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-MED-0029

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the post, please refer to the downloadable job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the post, please refer to the downloadable job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Basic clinical training and experience in laparoscopic surgery
  • Registrar grade experience

Desirable

  • Registrar grade experience in Bariatric Surgery

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or other undergraduate Medical Degree
  • MRCS or equivalent post graduate qualification

Desirable

  • FRCS (General Surgery)

Other Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
  • Able to lead, make decisions, and respond to service needs
  • Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
  • Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

  • Publication of peer reviewed papers in Upper GI Surgery
  • Management of team or programme or project
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Basic clinical training and experience in laparoscopic surgery
  • Registrar grade experience

Desirable

  • Registrar grade experience in Bariatric Surgery

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or other undergraduate Medical Degree
  • MRCS or equivalent post graduate qualification

Desirable

  • FRCS (General Surgery)

Other Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
  • Able to lead, make decisions, and respond to service needs
  • Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
  • Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

  • Publication of peer reviewed papers in Upper GI Surgery
  • Management of team or programme or project

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Subspecialty Lead for Bariatic Surgery

Jessica Mok

jessica.mok@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-MED-0029

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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