Senior Bariatric Clinical Fellow

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an enthusiastic surgeon to join a friendly team as an RCS Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery. This role offers a chance to work in a large bariatric center, gaining invaluable experience in performing various bariatric procedures and managing patients in outpatient settings. The position emphasizes professional development, with strong academic links to regional medical schools, enhancing career progression through exposure to upper GI and bariatric surgery. Join a supportive environment committed to staff wellbeing and career development, where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Access to fitness facilities

Childcare support

Library access

Chaplaincy services

Qualifications

• GMC registration and FRCS or equivalent qualifications required.
• Experience in laparoscopic surgery and independent surgical practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the General Surgery on-call rota and work with the bariatric team.
• Perform a range of benign UGI surgeries and manage outpatient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research capability

Audit capability

Presentation skills

Laparoscopic skills

Education

GMC registration

FRCS or equivalent

Post CCT/CCST

Job description

Employer: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 7 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic surgeon to join our innovative, friendly team as an RCS Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery. The successful applicant will participate in the General Surgery on-call rota and work as part of the bariatric team caring for bariatric, benign UGI, and emergency general surgical patients.

This post offers an ST7+ equivalent surgical trainee the chance to gain experience in a large bariatric centre, becoming competent in performing bariatric procedures independently, managing patients in outpatient settings, and dealing with bariatric emergencies.

Our trust is the lead in the Wear base unit for the clinical curriculum as part of Newcastle University’s Regional Medical School. We have a £4 million Education and Training Centre and strong academic links with the University of Newcastle and the University of Sunderland. Previous postholders have gained significant exposure to upper GI and Bariatric surgery, contributed to publications, and presented at national and international meetings, enhancing their career progression.

This is a 12-month fixed-term post (1st November 2025 - 31st October 2026).

Main duties of the job

The Bariatric Unit offers a full range of benign UGI surgeries, performed laparoscopically and robotically, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Procedures include Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Banding, Gastric Balloons, and Revisional Bariatric Surgery, along with gallstone surgery, bile duct exploration, anti-reflux surgery, and laparoscopic hernias.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and FRCS or equivalent qualifications. Experience in laparoscopic surgery, audit, and independent surgical practice is essential. Experience in training, teaching, and presenting at meetings is desirable.

The candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, commitment to education and CPD, and the ability to develop a research project.

About us

We are committed to a respectful, fair, and compassionate working environment, supporting staff wellbeing, education, and career development. We employ around 8,300 staff and provide a wide range of hospital services to a diverse community. Benefits include access to fitness facilities, libraries, chaplaincy, and childcare support. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality and diversity.

Note: The Trust will not accept AI-generated applications.

Job description & responsibilities

Refer to the attached full job description. The role involves working with the Upper GI team, including inpatient and outpatient care, and participating in the general surgical on-call service. The post requires Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and competence as an Upper GI Surgeon. The on-call pattern is 1 in 9, supported by FY1 and FY2-CT2, with shifts from Monday to Thursday or Friday to Sunday.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC registration, FRCS or equivalent
• Desirable: Post CCT/CCST

Personal Attributes

• Teamwork, critical thinking, commitment to CME

Experience

• Significant general surgery experience at registrar level, with evidence of professional development
• Laparoscopic experience
• Desirable: training/teaching experience, knowledge of bariatric surgery

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Research and audit capability
• Presentation and IT skills
• Desirable: laparoscopic skills, training course leadership, academic presentations, AV editing

Additional information

This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants require UK professional registration. Applications from those needing sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the trust's website.