Job summary
UGI Post CCT Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow Job overview UGI Post CCT Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated surgeon to join our consultant-led Abdominal Wall Unit as a Post-CCT Fellow training (ST8+, post-CCT or equivalent) this fellowship is designed to provide advanced, hands-on training in complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction, with significant exposure to both open and laparoscopic techniques.
This is a 12 month post and is ideal for surgeons looking to further refine their expertise and prepare for a consultant career in hernia and general surgery.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with a specialist team performing high volumes of:
- Rives-Stoppa repairs (open and laparoscopic)
- Posterior component separation (TAR)
- TAPP and TEP inguinal hernia repairs
- Complex ventral and parastomal hernias, often in collaboration with colorectal and bariatric teams
Over the course of the fellowship, you will be expected to participate in at least 25 TAPPs, 25 TEPs, and 20 complex reconstructions. Our multidisciplinary approach includes prehabilitation, BOTOX, and one of the UK's highest caseloads using Fasciotens to facilitate closure. The role also includes participation in the emergency general surgery rota at St Helier--one of the busiest units in South-West London--offering consultant-level experience in a high-acuity setting. Additional opportunities in research and audit are available for those with academic interests.
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".
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
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
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.
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).
