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Senior Fellow in Endocrine Surgery
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2333067
Job summary
The Department of Endocrine & Thyroid Surgery at Imperial is a tertiary referral centre for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery. It is the largest service of its kind in the UK performing in excess of 700 operations per annum including 350 thyroidectomies, 300 parathyroidectomies for primary, renal and re-operative disease and 50 adrenalectomies.
Hammersmith is the West London Thyroid Cancer Centre with over 75 new clinically significant thyroid cancers treated per annum. It is also the regional adrenal cancer centre. All aspects of parathyroid and adrenal surgery are undertaken with thoracoscopic parathyroidectomies and laparoscopic and retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy. The department is actively involved in clinical research. There is a weekly thyroid cancer MDT as well as a dedicated endocrine surgical MDT where complex parathyroid, adrenal and neuroendocrine disease is discussed.
Main duties of the job
The Endocrine Surgical Fellow is responsible for the arrangement of operating lists and patient management on the wards. Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a 'term and condition of employment'. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees' duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder.
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About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including 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.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-TDPB-126
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Endocrine Surgical Fellow will have a key role in the coordination and provision of endocrine surgical care at Hammersmith Hospital. They will receive comprehensive exposure to the diagnosis, work up, perioperative care and operative surgery both as first assistant and operator. It is expected that they will also supervise more junior staff both on the ward, in clinic and the operating theatre.
The Endocrine Surgical Fellow is responsible for the arrangement of operating lists and patient management on the wards. Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Endocrine Surgical Fellow will have a key role in the coordination and provision of endocrine surgical care at Hammersmith Hospital. They will receive comprehensive exposure to the diagnosis, work up, perioperative care and operative surgery both as first assistant and operator. It is expected that they will also supervise more junior staff both on the ward, in clinic and the operating theatre.
The Endocrine Surgical Fellow is responsible for the arrangement of operating lists and patient management on the wards. Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience in endocrine surgery
Clinical skills
Essential
- Experience in endocrine surgical procedures
Audit
Desirable
- Experience in methodology
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Publications or presentations relevant to endocrine surgery
Language
Essential
- Proficient English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience in endocrine surgery
Clinical skills
Essential
- Experience in endocrine surgical procedures
Audit
Desirable
- Experience in methodology
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Publications or presentations relevant to endocrine surgery
Language
Essential
- Proficient English
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)