Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work with the Bariatric surgeons to provide post-operative care including returns to theatre if there are complications.

In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.

Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the education and supervision of junior surgical colleagues where appropriate.

Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, physicians, anaesthetists, dietitians, specialist nurses and psychologists.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent FRCS or equivalent at time of application

Desirable criteria

• Certificate of Completion of Training.

Eligibility

Essential criteria

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential criteria

• Commitment to clinical governance & improving quality of patient care

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job

Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics with a potential to contribute to research

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of published or presented academic work.
• Evidence of higher research degree

Training

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in bariatric surgery

Desirable criteria

• Publications or presentations in the field of bariatrics

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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