Senior Clinical Fellow in UGI Abdominal Wall & Hernia

Epson and Stelier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a UGI Post CCT Abdominal Wall & Hernia Fellow at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. This role focuses on advanced training in complex hernia surgery and offers exposure to high caseloads, preparing surgeons for a consultant career. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

London high cost area supplement

Extensive staff benefits

Dedicated training schemes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher.
• Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level is desirable.
• Participation in prior audit and research projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform high volumes of complex hernia surgeries.
• Participate in the emergency general surgery rota.
• Engage in additional research and audit opportunities.

Skills

Good IT skills

Communication with patients

Knowledge of audit process

Clinical research understanding

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full Registration with GMC

MRCS

ALS

ATLS

Job description

"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values"

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

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.

Working for our organisation

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".

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• ATLS

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable criteria

• Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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

• UGI Fellow (PDF, 832.3KB)
• DBS Policy (PDF, 101.1KB)
• We're here to care (DOC, 39.0KB)