Senior Bariatric Clinical Fellow

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic surgeon to join our innovative, friendly team in the role of RCS Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery. The successful applicant will participate in the General Surgery on call rota, whilst working as part of the bariatric team caring for bariatric, benign UGI and emergency general surgical patients.

This post represents an opportunity for an ST7+ equivalent surgical trainee to gain experience in a large bariatric centre, gaining competence in performing bariatric procedures independently, managing patients through elective outpatient settings, pre and post operatively and dealing with Bariatric emergencies.

STSFT is the lead-Trust in the Wear base unit for the clinical curriculum as part of Newcastle Universitys Regional Medical School Concept. To support undergraduate teaching the Trust has a £4 million Education and Training Centre. The Directorate has strong academic links with the University of Newcastle and the University of Sunderland with honorary lecturer and visiting professorships held by consultant staff. There is also a teaching fellow within the Directorate to support the teaching programme.

Previous post holders have gained significant exposure to upper GI and Bariatric surgery, contributed to publications and presented work at national and international meetings, greatly enhancing their career progression.

This is a 12 months fixed term post (1st November 2025-31st October 2026).

Main duties of the job

The internationally renowned Bariatric Unit also offers a full range of benign UGI surgery. The service is provided by laparoscopic and robotic UGI consultant surgeons with a bariatric interest, supported by registrars and foundation doctors, specialist nurses and specialist dietitians. The service performs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Banding, Gastric Balloons, and Revisional Bariatric Surgery. In addition we also perform gallstone surgery, common bile duct exploration, anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic hernias.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and FRCS, or equivalent qualifications. The appointee will have a wealth of General Surgery experience and must be able to demonstrate log book evidence of professional development. Experience of laparoscopic surgery, audit and evidence of flexible independent surgical practice are essential. Experience of leading training courses and presenting papers at regional/national meetings are desirable.

The post holder will be able to thrive within the team environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, effectively communicate with patients, family members and staff at all levels demonstrating the Trust Values in all their interactions. Commitment to medical education and CPD and the ability to develop and progress a research project is expected. A positive and flexible outlook are important attributes to be successful in this role.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£70,425 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-GSMD-0525-05

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with other members of the Upper GI team to deliver patient care for the Upper GI team including inpatient and outpatients responsibilities, in addition to participating with the General Surgical on call service.

The post holder is expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and demonstrate competence at the level of an Upper GI Surgeon.

The successful applicant will take part in an emergency full shift rota pattern of 1 in 9 with other General Surgical Registrars supported at all times by FY1 and FY2-CT2 support. The on-call periods run Monday to Thursday or Friday to Sunday inclusive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post holder is expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and demonstrate competence at the level of an Upper GI Surgeon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current GMC Reg No.
FRCS or equivalent.

Desirable

Post CCST/CCT.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work in a team.
Enquiring critical approach to work.
Commitment to CME.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in General Surgery at Registrar level with competence levels reflective of an ST8 trainee.
Log book evidence of current professional development.
Laparoscopic experience.

Desirable

Experience of training and teaching surgical trainees.
Knowledge of Bariatric surgery.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit.
Presentation skills.
IT skills.

Desirable

Laparoscopic skills and experience.
Ability to run training courses.
Evidence of bedside teaching.
Papers presented at regional/national meetings.
AV editing skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current GMC Reg No.
FRCS or equivalent.

Desirable

Post CCST/CCT.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work in a team.
Enquiring critical approach to work.
Commitment to CME.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in General Surgery at Registrar level with competence levels reflective of an ST8 trainee.
Log book evidence of current professional development.
Laparoscopic experience.

Desirable

Experience of training and teaching surgical trainees.
Knowledge of Bariatric surgery.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit.
Presentation skills.
IT skills.

Desirable

Laparoscopic skills and experience.
Ability to run training courses.
Evidence of bedside teaching.
Papers presented at regional/national meetings.
AV editing skills.

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

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