Senior Clinical Fellow (Post CCT) in Bariatric Surgery

Job overview

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer an exciting post-CCT Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery. This role is ideal for surgeons who have completed or are nearing completion of their higher surgical training and wish to gain additional specialist experience in bariatric surgery at a high-volume, nationally recognised centre.

The post provides excellent exposure to multiple bariatric operating lists per week, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass. Fellows will also actively participate in bariatric outpatient clinics and will be responsible for preparing and presenting cases at the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting, gaining valuable leadership and teamworking experience.

The post is offered on a full-time basis, and does not include any on-call duties.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in and independently perform bariatric surgical procedures (depending on experience and supervision requirements).
• Conduct pre- and post-operative bariatric outpatient clinics.
• Prepare and present the weekly Bariatric Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting, coordinating with the wider MDT members to ensure smooth case discussions.
• Participate actively in the MDT meetings and contribute to patient management planning.
• Support the clinical team with ward rounds and inpatient care.
• Undertake quality improvement projects, clinical audits, and/or research activities.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and MDT colleagues.
• Take part in service development and innovation projects within the bariatric surgery service.
• Maintain a high standard of professional development, with encouragement to utilise study leave for relevant training opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the post, please refer to the downloadable job description and person specification