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 also 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 upon with the post holder at the time of appointment, and a tentative job plan will be discussed and can be adjusted to suit both 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 undertaken, and both they 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; a minimum of one audit per year will be required, and more would be 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.
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