This post has been designed to provide research training with the aim of progressing to the award of MS/MD. The surgical research fellow will be exposed to a wide variety of advanced surgical procedures, in a busy tertiary hospital and offers opportunities to develop important research questions.

During the year the main focus of the Surgical Research Fellow will be to conduct clinical duties, participate in the collection of clinical research data and undertake laboratory based work. Publication of research material and presentation at national and international conferences is expected.

Main duties of the job

The surgical research fellow post combines clinical research and some clinical commitment in the form of on calls on the Registrar rota. The post holder will spend the majority of time in clinical and laboratory research supervised in the department of colorectal surgery. The post is for a period of 12 months initially and it will be possible to extend for a further year depending on satisfactory progress and mutual agreement. It is expected that the post holder will register with the University for a Formal Degree MS/MD/PhD.

Some of the duties include participating in,

• the research projects of Colorectal Department
• the on call commitment in ASU
• the Diverticular Disease Clinic
• other clinical aspects of Colorectal Department (discussed with SCF in Rota- DSU, main theatres, Ward Rounds, MDM )

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registrable medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC
• Equivalent to Registrar Grade in General Surgery
• Understanding of principles of medical audit
• Clear desire to undertake research projects
• Desire to continue personal development
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Professional attitude towards work; reliability

Desirable

• FRCS (Gen)
• Higher Degree
• Specialist Colorectal Surgical experience
• Undertaken Audit projects
• Previous involvement in research projects
• Experience of under-graduate teaching

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