Job overview

This post sits within the Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery service and combines clinical research with clinical duties.

The primary role of the postholder is to undertake clinical and translational research projects within Upper GI and bariatric surgery under the supervision of Professor Ameet Patel. Projects may include clinical studies, database research and potentially collaborative laboratory‑based work.

The appointment is for 12 months initially, with potential extension subject to satisfactory progress. The post includes participation in the General Surgery registrar on‑call rota.

This role is particularly suited to doctors who have completed core surgical training and are seeking to strengthen their academic portfolio and consider application for a higher degree or higher surgical training.

The appointee will participate in departmental teaching and will have a named educational supervisor.

 

Main duties of the job

The postholder will undertake clinical research projects under the supervision of Professor Ameet Patel with the aim of producing work suitable for peer reviewed publication.  The post is structured to support academic output, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to manuscripts and presentations at national and international scientific meetings during the appointment. They will be expected to provide weekly progress report on their research.  

 

Working for our organisation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible