Job summary
The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal and General Surgery. The post holder will be responsible for ward rounds, will undertake General Surgery and Colorectal outpatient clinics, and assist on Colorectal and General Surgery theatre lists. There is opportunity for the post holder to get involved in teaching and training, audit and quality improvement work. The post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic colorectal surgery as well as endoscopy.
The post is offered on a full-time basis, and includes a 1 in 12 on call commitment, including night shifts, with commensurate banding.
This is a 6 month post to cover the gap for a deanery trainee.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the post
Clinical responsibilities
The post-holders will be expected to ensure the appropriate and safe management of general and colorectal surgery patients.
A shared office space, including computer and appropriate secretarial support will be provided.
Teaching and academic activity
The post holder will participate in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training programme within the hospital. Research activity will be encouraged.
Management and clinical admin
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of the service within the directorate. The appointee will be expected to take part in the management and routine administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
Continuing professional development
Continuing professional development is an integral part of a clinical fellow post. The appointee will be encouraged to ensure that his/her full entitlement to study leave is taken.
Timetable
The appointee's weekly timetable will broadly follow that of the consultant with whom they are attached when not on call. Shortlisted applicants will be provided with a sample copy of a timetable if they wish to see it. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in line with service needs (e.g., arriving earlier and staying lateron days where they are supporting in theatres).
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-SWNS-MED-0033
Job locations
Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
Homerton
E9 6SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Post
The post will be based in the Department of general Surgery within the subspecialty of Colorectal Surgery. The post involves supporting the supervising consultants in the full spectrum of clinical activity including main theatres, day surgery theatres, out-patients and ward work. The successful candidate may be expected to support surgeons across the service. This will provide an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced surgeons, particularly as they look to continue to provide high quality clinical care in a post-COVID healthcare environment.
It is envisioned that the successful candidate will play an active role in improving the emergency surgical pathway for patients alongside consultants, managers, and the wider hospital team. A particular focus will be the effective running of the CEPOD list. Experience in quality improvement would be desirable but training can be provided within the Trust.
The appointee will participate in the registrar on-call rota, which will include night shifts. The pattern for these on-call shifts is currently a 1 in 12 rotation with no more than 4 consecutive days/nights. Appropriate zero days are scheduled to ensure rota compliance. Notice of 6 weeks will be given for any changes to the rota pattern.
As an employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- the provision of a first-class service
- effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- active involvement in undergraduate and post graduate teaching and training undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour
- conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homertons business plans
- contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Post
The post will be based in the Department of general Surgery within the subspecialty of Colorectal Surgery. The post involves supporting the supervising consultants in the full spectrum of clinical activity including main theatres, day surgery theatres, out-patients and ward work. The successful candidate may be expected to support surgeons across the service. This will provide an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced surgeons, particularly as they look to continue to provide high quality clinical care in a post-COVID healthcare environment.
It is envisioned that the successful candidate will play an active role in improving the emergency surgical pathway for patients alongside consultants, managers, and the wider hospital team. A particular focus will be the effective running of the CEPOD list. Experience in quality improvement would be desirable but training can be provided within the Trust.
The appointee will participate in the registrar on-call rota, which will include night shifts. The pattern for these on-call shifts is currently a 1 in 12 rotation with no more than 4 consecutive days/nights. Appropriate zero days are scheduled to ensure rota compliance. Notice of 6 weeks will be given for any changes to the rota pattern.
As an employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- the provision of a first-class service
- effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- active involvement in undergraduate and post graduate teaching and training undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour
- conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homertons business plans
- contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or other undergraduate Medical degree
* MRCS or equivalent post graduate qualification
Desirable
* MRCS or equivalent post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
* Basic clinical training and experience in laparoscopic surgery.
Desirable
* Registrar grade experience in upper or lower GI surgery.
Skills
Essential
* Clinical and operative skill levels consistent with a senior registrar would be appropriate
Skills
Essential
* Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
* Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or other undergraduate Medical degree
* MRCS or equivalent post graduate qualification
Desirable
* MRCS or equivalent post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
* Basic clinical training and experience in laparoscopic surgery.
Desirable
* Registrar grade experience in upper or lower GI surgery.
Skills
Essential
* Clinical and operative skill levels consistent with a senior registrar would be appropriate
Skills
Essential
* Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
* Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
Homerton
E9 6SR
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Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
Homerton
E9 6SR
Employer's website
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