Job summary
Epsom and St Helier hospitals are looking for two Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Gastroenterology department for 1 year. The post holder will provide specialist care to patients, we are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and patient care focused doctor.
They will have 1to 2Endoscopy training lists per week, as well as 2 specialist Gastroenterology clinics.Working within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role, for both patients and health care post will provide broad exposure in general medicine and gastroenterology.
There will be opportunity to participate in audit work and research, participating in clinical governance and academic projects. Educational opportunities available include cancer MDT, biologics MDT and benign radiology meeting. The post holder will need to demonstrate safe use of equipment and efficiency in using the resources post holder will be responsible to act in accordance with local policies and procedures agreed by the Trust
Main duties of the job
1. Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and wards.
2. Participation in the Middle Grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues' absence.
3. Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the specialty.
4. Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
5. Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds under the consultant's care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.
6. Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
7. Communication with other team members as appropriate.
8. Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
9. Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
10. To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
11. To keep up to date in medical knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient.
Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care, and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the clinical leadership team.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offersan extensive range of services, includingcancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton's older population are coming together to work as one team.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities are described within the detailed job description/person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
12. .MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
13. .Full registration with GMC Registration
14. oMRCP PACES or equivalent degree
Desirable
15. oBSc or equivalent
16. oPrizes or honours in MBBS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
17. oMinimum of 4 years of clinical experience after graduation with minimum two years of Core Medical training or equivalent
18. oExperience of general internal medicine
19. oMaintaining good medical practice
20. oProfessional behaviour and probity
21. oReliable work record
Desirable
22. oExperience of Medicine and other medical specialties at ST3 level equivalent and above
23. Gastroenterology experience
Teaching
Essential
24. oEvidence of teaching experience
Desirable
25. oEvidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods
26. oTeaching qualification(s)
Research
Essential
27. oDemonstrates understanding of the importance of audit, research and clinical risk management.
28. oEvidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
29. oPrizes and other academic distinctions.
Language
Essential
30. oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Attributes
Essential
31. oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team
32. oGood interpersonal skills
33. oGood written and verbal communication skills
34. oEnquiring, critical and flexible approach to work