Senior Clinical Fellow - Bariatric Surgery

Senior Clinical Fellow - Bariatric Surgery Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• London, United Kingdom

Job summary
This post and aims to support the Bariatric, Upper GI and General Surgery Department at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.
A Senior Clinical Fellow is sought to work as part of the specialist Upper GI/Bariatric Surgery team at both sites of the Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be a senior registrar equivalent with experience in General, Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery looking to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area. Experience in Bariatric Surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
The candidate must have achieved or be working towards their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent. Working as part the Bariatric Unit, the post-holder will work with senior consultant colleagues, CNS, dietitians, psychologists and endocrinologists to deliver excellent care for our patients. Whilst the post is not formally recognised as a training post by the deanery, excellent teaching and training opportunities exist for the successful candidate.
The post-holder will undertake General Surgery on-call duties.
The post-holder will be required to undertake further General Surgery (theatre lists and clinics) service commitments as required.
In addition to the clinical care of patients on the wards, the successful candidate will be expected to help the Specialist Registrars in the administration of the day to day running of the firms and to supervise, help and instruct junior colleagues wherever possible - see job description.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience
£44,170 - £67,610 per annum plus LW allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289-PC-284
Job locations
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical: The successful candidate will work within the Bariatric and Upper GI Multidisciplinary Team setting, administering the day to day running of the Bariatric & Upper GI firm and…