Job summary
This post sits within the Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery service and combines clinical research with clinical duties.
The primary role of the postholder is to undertake clinical and translational research projects within Upper GI and bariatric surgery under the supervision of Professor Ameet Patel. Projects may include clinical studies, database research and potentially collaborative laboratory-based work.
The appointment is for 12 months initially, with potential extension subject to satisfactory progress. The post includes participation in the General Surgery registrar on-call rota.
This role is particularly suited to doctors who have completed core surgical training and are seeking to strengthen their academic portfolio and consider application for a higher degree or higher surgical training.
The appointee will participate in departmental teaching and will have a named educational supervisor.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will undertake clinical research projects under the supervision of Professor Ameet Patel with the aim of producing work suitable for peer reviewed publication. The post is structured to support academic output, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to manuscripts and presentations at national and international scientific meetings during the appointment. They will be expected to provide weekly progress report on their research.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £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 Reach is 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
HPB and Liver Surgery
HPB surgery is delivered through the Institute of Liver Studies, one of the largest liver centres in the world.
The service provides comprehensive care for acute and chronic liver disease including transplantation, major liver surgery and liver intensive care.
Clinical Organisation
This post sits within Division C Surgery, Anaesthetics and Critical Care.
Division C includes General Surgery, UGI / Bariatrics and HPB surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Major Trauma Services, Neurosciences, Cardiovascular Services and Critical Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
HPB and Liver Surgery
HPB surgery is delivered through the Institute of Liver Studies, one of the largest liver centres in the world.
The service provides comprehensive care for acute and chronic liver disease including transplantation, major liver surgery and liver intensive care.
Clinical Organisation
This post sits within Division C Surgery, Anaesthetics and Critical Care.
Division C includes General Surgery, UGI / Bariatrics and HPB surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Major Trauma Services, Neurosciences, Cardiovascular Services and Critical Care.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
- Completion of Foundation Programme
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Proven NHS Experience General surgery experience at registrar level (ST3-5)
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
6.Management and Leadership
Desirable
- Management course and / or qualification.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Undertaken audit projects
Research
Essential
- Clear desire and previous involvement in research projects publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. and resilient.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
12.Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values. Commitment to uphold Kings Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
- Completion of Foundation Programme
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Proven NHS Experience General surgery experience at registrar level (ST3-5)
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
6.Management and Leadership
Desirable
- Management course and / or qualification.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Undertaken audit projects
Research
Essential
- Clear desire and previous involvement in research projects publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. and resilient.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
12.Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values. Commitment to uphold Kings Values.
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).
