Senior Clinical & Research Fellow in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Clinical & Research Fellow in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery to develop surgical skills and contribute to academic research. The role will involve collaboration within a multi-professional team while providing high standards of patient care. Opportunities for training in bariatric surgery are available, along with a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in laparoscopic surgery.
• Strong background in academic research is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the bariatric service.
• Carry out ward rounds for post-operative patients.
• Contribute to academic research and publications.

Skills

Advanced laparoscopic surgical skills

Research and publications

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in surgery

Job description

A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.


We are inviting applicants to apply for the Senior Clinical & Research Fellow in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery. The post-holder’s duties will be based primarily at Colchester Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust including Ipswich Hospital.

This is initially a 12 month fixed term in the first instance with possible extension for a further 12 months subject to performance and appraisal.

Interview date 4th of September 2025.

This Senior Clinical & Research Fellowship in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery offers a valuable opportunity to develop advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical skills. While there is exposure and potential training in bariatric surgery, the operative volume is currently limited to 200 cases/year due to the unit’s early development stage and the applicant would have opportunity to assist and be primary surgeon under supervision in suitable cases.

The primary purpose of this post is to support the growth of the bariatric service and take a leading role in academic research and publications. There will be exposure to high-volume benign Upper GI surgery including paraoesophageal and hiatal hernia repairs, LINX procedures, and common bile duct explorations. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy is also integral to the role. Collaborative research opportunities, including links with local universities are currently being established.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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The post-holder will be expected to carry out ward rounds for post-operative elective bariatric and upper GI inpatients and for “post take” emergency general surgical patients of Bariatric Consultants. They will not be expected to carry out ward rounds for colorectal patients or general surgical patients for consultants not part of the Weight Management Service.

The post-holder will:
• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team following care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Follow and maintain good working practices


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Aug 2025