Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the department of General Surgery on a 24 months’ fixed term contract.

The Homerton Hospital Department of General Surgery has an established and expanding designated Unit of Bariatric Surgery, a multidisciplinary team consisting of: 6 Consultant Surgeons, 2 Consultant Physicians, 1 Bariatric Specialty Doctor, 4 Registrars, 2 SHOs, 4 Dieticians, 2 Bariatric CNSs, 2 Psychologist, 1 Physiotherapist, and dedicated admin staff.

Main duties of the job

The unit wishes to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow, experienced in Bariatric Surgery. The post holder should be adequately trained in basic laparoscopic procedures. The post holder will be responsible for ward rounds of all patients – bariatric & general surgery. The post holder will also be expected to prep patients to help with the smooth running of MDT. 

The department of surgery at Homerton Hospital is a friendly department with an emphasis on team work and patient care. The structure of the department is towards a firm grounding in general surgery with specialisation in gastro-intestinal surgery and breast surgery. There is no vascular surgery on site. The gastro-intestinal surgery is divided between upper GI and lower GI surgery. There is also breast surgery on site. There are good training opportunities in elective as well as emergency operative surgery and endoscopy. There is also a busy teaching programme and good support for research. 

The teaching programme includes gastroenterology x-ray conference and journal club. The teaching is closely involved with the gastroenterologists encouraging experience in the multidisciplinary management of both benign and malignant disease. In addition there is a significant duty towards medical student teaching.

Working for our organisation

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City and surrounding communities and also provides a range of specialist services for a much wider population.

We provide general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City of London, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery and neuro rehabilitation across east London and beyond.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • MRCS or equivalent post graduatequalification

    • Desirable criteria

  • FRCS (general surgery)

    • Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

    Essential criteria

  • Basic clinical training and experience in laproscopic surgery
  • Registrar Experience

    • Clinical Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Clinical and operative skill levels consistent with a senior registrar would be appropriate.

    • Leadership

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need

    • Desirable criteria

  • Familiar with current challenges within NHS

    • Teaching & training

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

    • Clinical Governance

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management

    • Research

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding of principles and application of clinical research

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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