Job summary
CLINICAL FELLOW - UCLH Centre for Weight Loss, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery
Applications are invited for the post of a Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery, for a fixed term period of 12 months.
The Bariatric Unit at UCLH was established in 2007, is a designated Bariatric Centre and delivers high quality and high volume advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery with 24 hour on call service for bariatric emergencies. Surgical procedures routinely performed include Roux en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, one anastomosis gastric bypass and complex revision surgery.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended to be a training Fellowship for a Senior Upper GI/Surgical Trainee or surgeon peri- or post-CCT with pre-existing documented advanced laparoscopic skills and a specific interest in bariatric surgery. The Fellowship is designed to provide training aiming to build specific skills and competencies in bariatric surgery and is accredited with the Royal College of Surgeons under the National Fellowship Scheme
The post holder will be required to participate in the 1/4 on-call rota for bariatric surgery and remuneration for this duty will be in addition to the salary on appointment. No commitments will be expected for general surgery on-call.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Postgraduate qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in surgery at SpR level
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
- Previous personal experience in Bariatric Surgery
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge/ skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
- An understanding of the major risk factors for obesity at a population level and at the level of the individual, and all aspects of the role of surgery.
Desirable
- Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for obese patients in hospital and the community
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons.
- Personal participation in audit
Disposition
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing a fellowship post in Bariatric Surgery.
- Evidence of being a good team member
- Active interest in research and audit.
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment and interest in research and service improvement.
- Recognition of the importance of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Person Specification
Postgraduate qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in surgery at SpR level
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
- Previous personal experience in Bariatric Surgery
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge/ skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
- An understanding of the major risk factors for obesity at a population level and at the level of the individual, and all aspects of the role of surgery.
Desirable
- Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for obese patients in hospital and the community
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons.
- Personal participation in audit
Disposition
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing a fellowship post in Bariatric Surgery.
- Evidence of being a good team member
- Active interest in research and audit.
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment and interest in research and service improvement.
- Recognition of the importance of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
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).
