Job summary
This post has been designed to run as a clinical post for one person over a year, extendable to 2 years subject to approval. In addition to covering clinical services in clinic and theatre, the candidate will have a unique opportunity for specialized training in metabolic surgery, diabetes surgery and also to perform research, conduct clinical studies and publish and present his or her studies in National or International journals and meetings. The person in post will be expected to participate in clinics and also will be on the on call rota as a Senior Clinical Fellow covering General Emergency and Trauma Surgery.
Main duties of the job
As part of the programme the fellow will be involved in all aspects of the firm's work including pre-, intra-, and post-operative management of complex laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery cases. During this year the fellow will conduct clinical and translational studies and participate in the collection of clinical research data. Publication of research material and presentations at national and international conferences is expected.
Involvement in research activities about the mechanisms behind the effectiveness of bariatric/metabolic procedures, including novel GI devices for obesity and diabetes will be encouraged. The Fellow will be exposed to a wide variety of advanced surgical procedures, in a busy tertiary hospital offering numerous opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills in this area of surgery. The post is particularly suited for candidates who desire to develop an academic career in bariatric and metabolic surgery
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a large and busy teaching hospital in South East London, has a revenue of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts each year and more than 13,500 staff. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, as well as specialist services at the King's College Hospital (KCH) sites in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
A close partnership has developed between King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), and the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (RBH).
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospital trusts in London, with an internationally recognized reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and achievement. As a healthcare provider and a major employer with over 13,500 employees, King's is committed to reducing local, social and health inequalities. Our hospital offers a variety of secondary services, such as specialist emergency medicine (e.g., major trauma, colorectal, cardiac, and stroke). Additionally, it offers a number of leading-edge tertiary services on a regional and national scale, including liver transplantation, neurosciences, haemato-oncology, foetal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
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 holders
Job description
Job responsibilities
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
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 holders
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
- Upper Gastrointestinal surgery experience at more senior grade (eg ST7/8 or post CCT level)
- Experience of Audit
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
- Upper Gastrointestinal surgery experience at more senior grade (eg ST7/8 or post CCT level)
- Experience of Audit
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).
