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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Due to limited funding.)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-6465
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£70,425 Per annum plus London Weighting
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/07/2025 23:59

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Bariatric Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)

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Job overview

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.   
 

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main 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

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 criteria
  • Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview
  • FRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in surgery at SpR level
  • Advanced laparoscopic skills
  • Previous personal experience in Bariatric Surgery

Research, Teaching skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Leadership qualities
  • Commitment and interest in research and service improvement
  • Recognition of the importance of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • All posts include 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 criteria
  • 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

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Marco Adamo
Job title
Bariatric Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For further details please contact: Tally Lazarus - General Manager for GI Surgery - [email protected]

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