Junior Clinical Fellow HPB Surgery

Overview

The Hammersmith HPB unit is now one of the largest in West London acting as a receiving centre for patients with liver, pancreatic and/or biliary disorders from the region, the UK and worldwide. It is recognised as a world leader in innovation and clinical practice. It is part of Imperial College which was ranked third in Bio‑Medical research worldwide.

Four HPB consultants are supported by clinical research fellows and Specialty Trainees (ST). Academically, the unit has a sound record on research in gene therapy, genomic and stem cell therapy for patients with chronic liver disease and radio frequency devices for the management of HPB malignancy.

The post will be for 6 months but may be extended.

• Participate in patients’ care and on‑call duties; attend out‑patients, theatre sessions covering HPB patients.
• Cover activities of the HPB surgical team (ward rounds, clinics and theatre sessions), along with General Surgical on‑calls within Hammersmith Hospital, which also involves covering OG and Endocrine patients out of hours.

• Monthly committee meetings, monthly operational meetings, ad hoc meetings.
• Morning assembly every day, weekly MDTMs, departmental grand round.
• Regular teaching programme on a weekly basis for SHOs and registrars in addition to ward teaching and MDTMs.

A great opportunity to be involved in research as the unit has a very strong academic track record.

• Career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
• Optional benefits:
  Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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