Post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a Bariatric Surgery Fellow for a one-year fellowship at St Mary's Hospital, London. This position offers the chance to work at the middle grade level, enhancing skills in surgery and engaging in academic work. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and experience in general surgery, with a commitment to improving patient care. Benefits include opportunities for research and professional development, contributing to a vibrant team within a renowned healthcare organization.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC registration and licensure.
• Experience at senior registrar level in general surgery.
• Proficient in laparoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient priorities and surgical waiting lists.
• Participate in the 1:8 on-call rota.
• Support clinical ward work and assist in elective and emergency surgeries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Surgical Procedures

IT Skills

Education

GMC Registration

Royal College Membership

MD (Res), MS or PhD

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for a Bariatric Surgery Fellow post in General Surgery for one year on a fixed term contract. This post will be based at St Mary's Hospital but may include cross site working.

The successful candidate will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar with previous experience in Surgery and looking to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be eligible for registration or hold full registration with the GMC and will be expected to participate in a 1:8 on-call rota. They must have the ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists, operating lists and rotas as well as demonstrate strong communication and team working skills.

The department has a growing quality improvement, research and audit unit and involvement in research is also actively encouraged.

All applicants must be within 3 months of CCT (certificate of completion of training) or an equivalent qualification. This requirement is essential for your application to be considered.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

OB PURPOSE

The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.

Consultants

Doctors in Training

Trust Doctors

Nursing Staff

Allied Health Professionals

Managerial Staff

MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:

Post-holders will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar and be

Part of a team of 9 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department.

Although this post is not a recognised training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.

You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• Appropriate Royal College Membership
• Accredited in General Surgery

Desirable criteria

• MD (Res), MS or PHD in a related field

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential criteria

• Have worked at senior registrar level in a general surgical department; including on call / emergency take
• Proficient and experienced in general laparoscopic surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendecectomy and hernias).
• IT Skills and computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience in bariatric surgery
• Clinical experience in bariatric surgery (gastric bands, sleeves and bypass surgery)

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Leadership/Management skills

Essential criteria

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff

Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Undertaken full clinical audit cycle including data collection, presentation and making recommendations

Desirable criteria

• Have implemented service/clinical improvements based on audit results

Completion of training.

Essential criteria

• All applicants must be within 3 months of CCT (certificate of completion of training) or an equivalent qualification.

Academic achievements including research/publications

Essential criteria

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at senior SpR level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 616.5KB)
• Functional Requirement (PDF, 232.6KB)
• Aspire to values (PDF, 132.8KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)