About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery, for a fixed term period of 12 months.
The Bariatric Unit at UCLH was established in 2007, is a designated Bariatric Centre and delivers high quality and high volume advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Surgical procedures routinely performed include Roux en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, one anastomosis gastric bypass and complex revision surgery.
This post is intended to be a training Fellowship for a Senior Upper GI/Surgical Trainee or surgeon peri- or post-CCT with pre-existing documented advanced laparoscopic skills and a specific interest in bariatric surgery. The Fellowship is designed to provide training aiming to build specific skills and competencies in bariatric surgery and is accredited with the Royal College of Surgeons under the National Fellowship Scheme.
Main duties of the job
Fellow will be responsible for the pre-, peri and postoperative care of bariatric patients. He will be also in charge of data collection, audit and patient preparation for the MDT discussion. Fellow is expected to attend to the majority of bariatric theatre sessions and bariatric outpatients. He/she will be working jointly with the other two non-consultant surgeons in order to provide cross cover and continuous service. However, the applicant will be allocated to specific sessions and will not compete for training opportunities.
Timetable (provisional)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
7:30am Theatre
Non Working
9am Bariatric Outpatients
Supervised
7:30am Theatre
9am/7:30am Theatre alt with Bariatric Outpatients
PM
Theatre
Until 18:30
1pm -5pm MDT preparation
Team meeting
MDT
Admin until 5pm
Theatre
Until 18:30
Theatre alt with Bariatric Outpatients 5pm
Until 18:30
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Gastrointestinal Services (GI) Division is based within Surgery and Cancer board, along with four other divisions; Cancer Services, Imaging, Theatres and Anaesthetics and Surgical Specialties.GI Services Division is then divided into GI Surgery and GI Medicine.
Gastrointestinal Services (GI) Division is based within Surgery and Cancer board, along with four other divisions; Cancer Services, Imaging, Theatres and Anaesthetics and Surgical Specialties.
GI Services Division is then divided into GI Surgery, GI Medicine and Endoscopy.
The GI Surgery department comprises six sub-specialist services:1. Upper GI Surgery2. Lower GI Surgery3. Endocrine Surgery4. Bariatric Surgery5. Vascular Surgery6. Abdo-Sarcoma SurgeryKey Working RelationshipsDivisional Clinical Director Edward SewardDivisional Manager Danya TaylorClinical Lead for Gastroenterology Paul Harrow Clinical Lead for General Surgery Chris WoodGeneral Manager Dylan SmileyGeneral Manager for General Surgery Tally LazurusMedical Staffing Manager - Charlotte OConnell
The fellow will be directly responsible to: Mr M Adamo Consultant Surgeon, fellowship programme director Mr M El Kalaawy fellowship co-director
Potential applicants can obtain further information about the post by contacting:Mr M Adamo, Consultant Surgeon: [email protected]
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications Essential
Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview FRCS or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience in surgery at SpR level Advanced laparoscopic skills Previous personal experience in Bariatric Surgery
Research, Teaching skills and experience Essential
Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing a fellowship post in Bariatric Surgery. Evidence of being a good team member Active interest in research and audit.
Desirable
Leadership qualities Commitment and interest in research and service improvement Recognition of the importance of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Skills and Abilities Essential
Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills. An understanding of the major risk factors for obesity at a population level and at the level of the individual, and all aspects of the role of surgery.
Desirable
Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for obese patients in hospital and the community Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons Personal participation in audit
Communication Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others. Reliable work record.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential
Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific Requirements Essential
This post is subject to enhanced disclosure form the Disclosure and Barring Service
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)