Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery

Clinical:The post holder will, along with other junior colleagues be responsible for:1. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.2. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.Proposed timetableThe exact time table would be determined after discussion with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead with consideration to the educational needs of the post holder along with those of other junior surgical colleagues. However broadly speaking it would involve the following:1. Participation in Consultant led ward rounds.2. Participation in benign and malignant out-patient clinics3. Theatre sessions4. Involvement in the upper GI MDT5. Provision of care for regional upper GI emergencies6. Clinical leadership within the teamOn call commitment:The post holder will not be on the General Surgical On call rota
in order to provide daily support to the elective Upper GI service. There will be an expectation of receiving and coordinating admissions for regional UGI emergencies.Research:The unit is very active in clinical research and collaborates with many partners both within Kings College London and internationally. Clinical Research undertaken as part of the Trust research strategy will be encouraged and able facilities for research exist.Training of junior staff:The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.Teaching:The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.