Job summary
Minimally invasive surgery has been in existence since the 1980's. Unfortunately, very little has been done in UK with respect to formalizing a fellowship training program which lays out the essential components and requirements for adequate training in this area of expertise.
The Senior Clinical Fellow position will train one person each academic year. The objective will be to train individuals who are dedicated to a future practice in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and hence broaden the base of teachers in MIS. This post will give the Fellow a large exposure to advanced laparoscopic procedures in the management of hepatobiliary, Bariatric, and upper GI diseases.
The consultant surgeon who are involved in the training program in MIS is also responsible for the training of general surgical Junior Clinical Fellows. There should be no conflict between these two levels of trainees.
Main duties of the job
One year training programme; one year contract renewable each year subject to mutual agreement. The overall objective of the Program is to train individuals who will be specialists in the field of Minimally Invasive HPB and UGI Surgery. It is essential that the fellow have previous experience at a reasonably senior level to allow him/ her to take advantage of the training opportunities available in the unit, and also to ensure that he/ she will be able to manage a busy unit with complex upper GI and hepatobiliary problems and high morbidity patients eg Bariatric.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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 Reachis 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The expectation is that the postholder will experience and achieve the following:
Outpatient and ward
- Participation in outpatient clinics
- Participation in MDMs
- Lead ward daily ward rounds
- Communicate with and advise external referrals
Surgery outcome/ theatre exposure
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- Pancreatic resection (open and laparoscopic)
- Liver resection (open and laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic/ open cholecystectomy
- Surgery for benign HPB conditions
- Bariatric surgery and Surgery for Benign UGI conditions
- Elective and Emergency General surgery
Academic outcome
- The post holder will be expected to conduct clinical research under the direction of Prof Ameet Patel. The goal will be to present papers at meetings such as the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. Subsequent manuscripts that will be published in peer reviewed journals are expected. Attendance at a minimum of one major meeting per year is mandatory, but the fellow may present his or her work at as many meetings as abstracts are accepted.
Management/ administration
- Participation in M&Ms
- Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Supervision and teaching of junior team members
- The principal administrative duty of the post-holder will be prompt communication about, and careful follow-up of patients seen in the outpatient clinic.
- Accept referrals from within and without the Trust by telephone and via the electronic referrals system.
On-call rota for General Surgery - 1:12 (1B)
General
- The ability to work well in a cooperative manner with other health professionals (ie: work within a health care team framework).
- The ability to communicate well with the patients and their families, and be able to explain their disease process as well as the risks, benefits, and complications of their management, particularly as it pertains to laparoscopy.
- Honesty, reliability, and respectfulness.
- A knowledge of the ethical and legal issues of laparoscopic surgery
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The expectation is that the postholder will experience and achieve the following:
Outpatient and ward
- Participation in outpatient clinics
- Participation in MDMs
- Lead ward daily ward rounds
- Communicate with and advise external referrals
Surgery outcome/ theatre exposure
-
- Pancreatic resection (open and laparoscopic)
- Liver resection (open and laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic/ open cholecystectomy
- Surgery for benign HPB conditions
- Bariatric surgery and Surgery for Benign UGI conditions
- Elective and Emergency General surgery
Academic outcome
- The post holder will be expected to conduct clinical research under the direction of Prof Ameet Patel. The goal will be to present papers at meetings such as the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. Subsequent manuscripts that will be published in peer reviewed journals are expected. Attendance at a minimum of one major meeting per year is mandatory, but the fellow may present his or her work at as many meetings as abstracts are accepted.
Management/ administration
- Participation in M&Ms
- Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Supervision and teaching of junior team members
- The principal administrative duty of the post-holder will be prompt communication about, and careful follow-up of patients seen in the outpatient clinic.
- Accept referrals from within and without the Trust by telephone and via the electronic referrals system.
On-call rota for General Surgery - 1:12 (1B)
General
- The ability to work well in a cooperative manner with other health professionals (ie: work within a health care team framework).
- The ability to communicate well with the patients and their families, and be able to explain their disease process as well as the risks, benefits, and complications of their management, particularly as it pertains to laparoscopy.
- Honesty, reliability, and respectfulness.
- A knowledge of the ethical and legal issues of laparoscopic surgery
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
- 2 year's experience in general surgery at registrar level
- MRCS
- Experience of Audit
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
- 2 year's experience in general surgery at registrar level
- MRCS
- Experience of Audit
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
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).
