Bariatric Junior Clinical Fellow | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in London seeks a full-time trust grade SHO doctor for Bariatric Surgery and Emergency General Surgery. Ideal for those pursuing a surgical career, the role offers ward management responsibilities and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have a medical degree and may benefit from the supportive team environment. This position is not a recognized training post but offers valuable experience prior to moving to registrar level.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a medical degree.
• Recent MRCS exam pass or relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to manage patients in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward-based surgical patients.
• Participate in emergency surgery as needed.
• Engage in teaching and structured programs.

Skills

Surgical skills

Teamwork

Research involvement

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Department and scope

The department offers bariatric surgery, upper GI surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy and fundoplication) and laparoscopic general surgery (such as hernia surgery). Homerton has a nationally recognized high volume bariatric unit; the appointee will gain experience in the management of metabolic and obesity surgery. The appointee will be responsible for ward-based management of these patients, and will be supported by senior team members. The unit is staffed by 3 SHO level doctors (these posts), 5 registrars, 7 consultants, and a team of dietitians, nurse specialists and physiotherapists.

Training and research

The appointee will be encouraged to attend theatre, and to attend courses and sit exams as individual needs dictate. The bariatric unit is active in research and the appointee will be encouraged to participate in research projects, with a record of presentation at national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.

Emergency General Surgery and rota

In addition, the appointee will have ample opportunity to maintain and enhance skills in emergency general surgery as part of a 1 in 5 SHO rota. The rota includes 8am to 8.30pm shifts split Mon-Thurs and Fri-Sun in separate weeks. Zero days are given within the rota. During on-call shifts you will support the EGS team in ward rounds and clerking in the Emergency Department. There will be opportunities to attend emergency theatre, and training in routine emergency operations such as laparoscopic appendectomy will be available.

Teaching and development

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

About Homerton

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City and surrounding communities, and specialist services for a 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.

How to apply

For the full job description and main responsibilities of the role please click on the job description and person specification attached.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025