The position of Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology would support the Gastroenterology service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, with the opportunity to acquire further specialist Endoscopy training.
The post holder will support ward cover for the Gastroenterology Ward at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. They will work alongside consultant gastroenterologists, nurse consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, and specialist nurses. The post holder will be responsible to the Gastroenterology clinical lead.
The post is primarily based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Specific clinical responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder upon appointment. A tentative job plan will be discussed and can be adjusted to suit the service needs and the interests of the new post holder.
There will be opportunities to acquire further specialist Endoscopy training (Luminal training).
The successful candidate will support the wards, outpatient clinics, and manage a broad range of Gastroenterology patients.
The trainee will not participate in GI bleed on-call duties until a period of induction and close supervision has been completed, and both the trainee and the supervising consultant are satisfied that they are competent and ready. The trainee will always have access to consultant support during on-call periods.
Involvement in clinical audit is expected from the successful applicant, with a minimum of one audit per year required and more actively encouraged.
It is envisaged that the trainee will be involved in the education and training of junior medical staff and medical students from the School of Medicine at Lancaster University.
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises.
FGH and RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. Additionally, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website here.
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