Post-CCT Fellow - Bariatric Surgery

Clinical & Operative

• Deliver pre-, peri- and post-operative care for bariatric and complex/revisional patients
• Participate in high-volume operating lists with progressive autonomy
• Manage post-operative complications and contribute to ward rounds and clinics
Technical Skills
• Develop advanced laparoscopic skills in primary and revisional bariatric surgery
• Gain exposure to robotic techniques
Multidisciplinary & Leadership
• Participate in and present at MDT and complex case meetings
• Work closely with dietitians, endocrinologists, psychologists, and specialist teams
On-Call Duties
• Contribute to the general surgery on-call rota
• Develop independent decision-making and leadership skills, with supervised "acting up" opportunities
Academic & Teaching
• Engage in audit, research, and quality improvement
• Teach and support junior doctors and medical students
Professional Skills
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and clinical judgement
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and professionalism
  
  The Birmingham Heartlands Bariatric Fellowship is a 12 month, post CCT Senior Clinical Fellowship based at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK. The programme is designed to provide advanced subspecialty training in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, preparing Fellows for independent consultant practice in this rapidly expanding field.
The fellowship is delivered across Solihull Hospital (elective hub) and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (complex and acute care), offering a comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of bariatric practice. UHB is a high-volume tertiary referral centre performing approximately 200+ bariatric procedures annually, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and complex revisional surgery, with around 50--60 revisional cases per year. The Trust offers laparoscopic and robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, alongside specialist multidisciplinary support., University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.