Job summary
Applications are invited for an RCS accredited Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery commencing October 2022 for a period of 12 months.
You will be exposed to a wide range of bariatric procedures, principally laparoscopic gastric bypass, banding, sleeve gastrectomy, intragastric balloon and revisional bariatric surgery.
It is expected that the successful candidatewill be capable of independent practice by the end of the post.
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an International Centre of Excellence, the Level 1 Bariatric Surgery Centre for the Southwest region and has an established Bariatric Fellowship programme with Royal College of Surgeons of England approval.
Main duties of the job
As well as training in theatres, you will also be exposed to the bariatric MDT and to outpatients. You will be encouraged to become involved in the unit's research activity and will contribute to the Middle Grade General Surgical on-call rota (non-resident) which is supported by both CT and F1 on-call tiers.
Somerset NHS FT has an enthusiastic and expanding Upper GI Bariatric team comprising 5 Consultants, 1 Bariatric Post-CCT Fellow, 1 UGI Senior Clinical Fellow, 1 Specialist Registrar, 2 ST1/2 and 3 F1 doctors including this post and it is supported by a full range of support staff including Bariatric nurse specialists and Bariatric dieticians. The team works closely with Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Endocrinology.
About us
Taunton is a beautiful area of the South West, located between areas of outstanding natural beauty. Somerset offers you the opportunity to live near some of the UK's most desirable locations; from the beautiful local beaches; to the vibrant cosmopolitan centres of Bristol, Bath and Exeter, all being within easy reach.
The County town of Taunton boasts a wide range of local amenities including; an extensive range of shopping, a wide range of local restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities such as Somerset County Cricket Ground, Taunton Racecourse and The Blackbrook Theatre. Taunton's nightlife offers a great atmosphere with cosy pubs and trendy bars.
Taunton also provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station offering trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary Upper GI & Bariatric team to provide specialist Upper GI & Bariatric services for outpatients and on the wards. To work flexibly with the 5 Consultants to ensure cover for wards, outpatient clinics and operating lists.
- Play a full part in the provision of surgical services, potentially including scheduled out-of-hours work and resident/non-resident on-call duties on a rota basis with colleagues.
- Be involved in the development and planning of surgical services within the Trust.
- Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
- Participate in audit examining activity, quality and cost of the surgical service. Participate regularly in medical management and audit meetings.
- Take part in the appraisal processes of the Hospital and its clinical governance activities.
The appointee will be managerially and professionally accountable to the Clinical Lead for Upper GI/Bariatric Surgery and the Clinical Director for Acute Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary Upper GI & Bariatric team to provide specialist Upper GI & Bariatric services for outpatients and on the wards. To work flexibly with the 5 Consultants to ensure cover for wards, outpatient clinics and operating lists.
- Play a full part in the provision of surgical services, potentially including scheduled out-of-hours work and resident/non-resident on-call duties on a rota basis with colleagues.
- Be involved in the development and planning of surgical services within the Trust.
- Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
- Participate in audit examining activity, quality and cost of the surgical service. Participate regularly in medical management and audit meetings.
- Take part in the appraisal processes of the Hospital and its clinical governance activities.
The appointee will be managerially and professionally accountable to the Clinical Lead for Upper GI/Bariatric Surgery and the Clinical Director for Acute Surgery.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oMBBS or recognised equivalent
- oA minimum of 4 years full time hospital service in registrar grade on a surgical training program
Desirable
- oExperience in UGI surgery
- oTraining courses in bariatric surgery
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oMBBS or recognised equivalent
- oA minimum of 4 years full time hospital service in registrar grade on a surgical training program
Desirable
- oExperience in UGI surgery
- oTraining courses in bariatric surgery
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
