Senior Clinical & Research Fellow in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical & Research Fellow in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery. Based at Colchester Hospital, the successful candidate will develop advanced surgical skills while also engaging in academic research. This role requires a medical qualification and FRCS, offering full-time, fixed-term employment with the potential for extension.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCS.
• Basic Surgical Skills course.
• ATLS.
• Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient.
• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Knowledge of all aspects of basic General Surgery to the standard of FRCS.
• Previous registrar experience.
• Evidence of at least two relevant Bariatric or Upper GI courses.
• Evidence of attendance at a minimum of two relevant Bariatric or Upper GI conferences.
• Ability to manage, motivate and teach junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ward rounds for post-operative bariatric and upper GI inpatients.
• Provide a service with the highest standard of care.
• Work with the multi-professional team following care pathways.

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 that Time Matters to 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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Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MC2722

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Essential Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS
• Basic Surgical Skills course
• ATLS
• Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Knowledge of all aspects of basic General Surgery to the standard of FRCS
• Previous registrar experience
• Evidence of at least two relevant Bariatric or Upper GI courses
• Evidence of attendance at a minimum of two relevant Bariatric or Upper GI conferences
• A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the junior medical staff

Desirable

• JAG certified in diagnostic Upper GI endoscopy
• Higher degree -PhD/MD
• Abstracts and presentations to national meetings

Person Specification Essential Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS
• Basic Surgical Skills course
• ATLS
• Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Knowledge of all aspects of basic General Surgery to the standard of FRCS
• Previous registrar experience
• Evidence of at least two relevant Bariatric or Upper GI courses
• Evidence of attendance at a minimum of two relevant Bariatric or Upper GI conferences
• A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the junior medical staff

Desirable

• JAG certified in diagnostic Upper GI endoscopy
• Higher degree -PhD/MD
• Abstracts and presentations to national meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)