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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia

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Job summary

UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow

Applications are invited for the post of UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow in General Surgery. This post will be based at Epsom and St Helier Hospital and is designed to support the elective and emergency General Surgery Service. The post provides an opportunity for advanced training in the management of complex abdominal wall reconstruction and elective laparoscopic hernia surgery.

This is a 12 month post specifically for surgeons from the UK or internationally who have recently completed or are nearing the completion of their higher surgical training (post-CCT or equivalent)and wish to expand their surgical experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. He/she will be expected to participate in emergency general surgery on call and this will be dependent on the candidate's level of experience and training needs. Emergency appendectomies are performed on children aged 7 and above. We do not carry out any other emergency general surgical operations in the paediatric population. Elective paediatric surgery is managed by our local tertiary unit, St George's Hospital.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust). The team will ensure people have the right support in place for them to maintain their independence and live healthily and safely at home for as long as possible.

"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID 19".

Details

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum excl LW (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-748

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC
  • MRCS
  • ALS

Desirable

  • ATLS

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable

  • Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
  • Ability to present at departmental meetings
  • Knowledge of audit process
  • An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable

  • Participation in a previous audit project
  • Previous participation in research projects and/or publications

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC
  • MRCS
  • ALS

Desirable

  • ATLS

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable

  • Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
  • Ability to present at departmental meetings
  • Knowledge of audit process
  • An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable

  • Participation in a previous audit project
  • Previous participation in research projects and/or publications

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Surgery Consultant and Clinical Lead

Karim Jamal

karim.jamal@nhs.net

02082964981

Details

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum excl LW (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-748

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA


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