Main area Gastroenterology
Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract Fixed term: 12 months (NA)
Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (As detailed in the Job description)
Job ref 205-6859749
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - Royal Stoke
Town Staffordshire
Salary £61,825 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 03/01/2025 23:59
Senior Training Fellow HPB (ERCP/EUS)
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the team of Gastroenterology Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. We are looking for a HPB (ERCP/EUS) Clinical Fellow who is motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses.
The successful candidates will complement the expertise of 17 Gastroenterology Consultants, 5 SpRs, 5 trainees and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Gastroenterology Department. The department has an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Nutrition, Capsule Endoscopy and Functional Disease. We offer JAG accredited services across both sites which are fully equipped offering advanced GI endoscopic techniques. There are opportunities to continue to develop interests in research and medical education through established links with the Institute for Applied Clinical Sciences and Keele Medical School.
Main duties of the job
The Gastroenterology Department is the regional centre for Upper GI Cancer, including Hepatobiliary and Colorectal Cancer, as well as non-transplant Hepatology. The Department consists of 1 Gastroenterology Ward with 36 inpatient beds and there are 2 JAG accredited Endoscopy departments across Royal Stoke and County sites comprising of 10 scoping rooms in total, offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. The successful postholder will be expected to provide appropriate care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses; to be involved in the development of services for patients with gastroenterological problems, in particular ERCP/EUS; and to be involved in teaching and HPB audit/research as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will train in ERCP and EUS at Stoke and will provide service sessions across both of our sites in Stoke and Stafford undertaking outpatient clinics and endoscopy sessions. The post holder will also be involved in the GI bleed rota at Stoke. The fellow will also get exposure to advanced procedures like spy cholangioscopy and therapeutic EUS including EUS guided biliary drainage and vascular therapy. The fellow will also be involved in the organisation of hands-on ERCP courses and Stoke International ERCP EUS symposium.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent CCST for Gastroenterology
* Full GMC registration
* A higher degree (e.g. PHD or MD)
* Experience and interest in specialized aspects of Gastroenterology to complement colleagues
* Higher training in a dedicated Gastroenterology specialty training scheme
Clinical Experience
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in General and Gastroenterology Medicine
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
* Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
* Experience in basic ERCP
* Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work.
* Knowledge of H&S issues related to post
Skills
* Proven ability to work as a member of a team
* Ability to organize and prioritise busy workloads effectively
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Personal Characteristics
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Highly motivated individual
* Full UK driving license and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes as multiple sites are covered by the service
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Dr Srisha Hebbar
Job title Endoscopy Training Lead, Specialised Medicine
Email address [emailprotected]
Telephone number 07182 672704
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