# Academic Fellowship in Bariatric Anaesthesia > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/academic-fellowship-in-bariatric-anaesthesia/471d314a-dc53-442a-9d93-69ff2283a787 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/academic-fellowship-in-bariatric-anaesthesia/471d314a-dc53-442a-9d93-69ff2283a787.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,715 - £69,976 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (post is to gain specific experience/qualifications and there will be no chance of an extension in the same post) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T14:42:31.162Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Homerton_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Anaesthetics/Anaesthetics-v8034336 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034336?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.homerton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high quality services to the diverse population of Hackney. The Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local catchment area including obstetrics, bariatric surgery, tertiary level fetal medicine, neonatology and fertility. The anaesthetic department is the first in the UK to receive an Anaesthesia Clinical Service Accreditation. The North East London Bariatric Surgical Unit at the Homerton serves the largest number of patients in the UK.  It was established in 2003 and has developed into one of the leading reputed centres in bariatric surgery in the country. There is a dedicated bariatric theatre with approximately 10-15 major bariatric cases each week. Applicants are invited to apply for a fellowship in bariatric anaesthesia. This fixed term appointment would suit those wishing to further their expertise in bariatric and / or obstetric anaesthesia. Alongside developing clinical acumen and participating in research, the post holder will gain skills essential to perform as a consultant within the NHS. ### Main duties of the job - The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia.  Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative care. The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust.  Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits.  He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision.  On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota.  The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day.  Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust.  The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia.  Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton as part of the East London Obesity Service. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative optimization within the ITU. The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust.  Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits.  He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision.  On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota.  The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day.  Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust. The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills. Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role. ## Job Details The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high quality services to the diverse population of Hackney. The Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local catchment area including obstetrics, bariatric surgery, tertiary level fetal medicine, neonatology and fertility. The anaesthetic department is the first in the UK to receive an Anaesthesia Clinical Service Accreditation. The North East London Bariatric Surgical Unit at the Homerton serves the largest number of patients in the UK. It was established in 2003 and has developed into one of the leading reputed centres in bariatric surgery in the country. There is a dedicated bariatric theatre with approximately 10-15 major bariatric cases each week. Applicants are invited to apply for a fellowship in bariatric anaesthesia. This fixed term appointment would suit those wishing to further their expertise in bariatric and / or obstetric anaesthesia. Alongside developing clinical acumen and participating in research, the post holder will gain skills essential to perform as a consultant within the NHS. ## Job Description The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia. Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative care. The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust. Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits. He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision. On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota. The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day. Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust. The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills. ## Responsibilities The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia. Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton as part of the East London Obesity Service. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative optimization within the ITU. The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust. Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits. He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision. On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota. The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day. Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust. The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills. Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role. ## Person Specification ### Other requirements **Essential** - GMC registration ### Previous experience **Essential** - Experience of working obstetric and ICM on call - Equivalent to ST5 level at time of application - Able to independently treat, resuscitate and stabilize the vast majority of critically-ill patients and able to seek advice and help appropriately **Desirable** - Experience of mentoring junior team members ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Able to lead a clinical team out of hours - Able to organise self and others. - Able to communicate at all levels with colleagues, managers, staff, patients and relatives - Able to present complex ideas clearly and coherently ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - FRCA or equivalent - MB BS or equivalent - Evidence of audit and or research **Desirable** - CCT ALS, ATLS, APLS - Good Medical Practice Certificate ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 652.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=938) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 124.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=937) - [jd - bariatrics academic fellowship (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322110) - [person spec - bariatrics fellowship (pdf, 105.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322111) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.