Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Job summary

Applications are invited for a fixed-term (12-months) post- or peri-CCT Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery, accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, at Royal Derby Hospital to commence in October 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for post or peri-CCT trainees to develop skills in Bariatric surgery. The appointee will be actively involved in running of the bariatric unit and providing support for the Consultants, Specialist Bariatric Nurses, Dieticians, patient coordinators and medical team.

The Bariatric Department at Royal Derby Hospital is well established providing bariatric services (elective and emergency) for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. A full compliment of bariatric procedures is offered within the multi disciplinary unit.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a varied and busy department that will provide opportunity for training and development.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Bariatric Department participating in theatre lists where training will be provided to develop skills in bariatric surgery. The post holder will run independent follow up clinics for bariatric patients and support consultants in outpatient clinics. Opportunity for training in endoscopy sessions is also available.

The post holder will provide cover during day-time hours (8am to 5pm) for bariatric emergencies presenting to EMBMI

They will be expected to participate in academic activities including research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.

They will be actively involved in the running of the department providing support for the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The appointee will actively participate in the UGI Department, including opportunities for research and teaching alongside a range of clinical duties including ward rounds, theatres and outpatient clinics.

Applicants must hold MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification, FRCS (or equivalent) and be within 12-months of CCT date. Candidates will preferably hold a higher degree (MD or PhD) or equivalent. Applicants should also be proficient in laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomy, fundoplication, appendicectomy and hernias) and have good laparoscopic suturing skills.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.