Job summary This post is based at Princess Royal University Hospital and South Sites HOURS: 10 PA's An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor Grade position based within the Endoscopy Department at PRUH site. Applications welcomed from both Gastroenterology and Surgery candidates who are JAG accredited in diagnostic endoscopy. Opportunities will be available for further training in ERCP / therapeutic endoscopy (EMR, Stenting) within the Endoscopy Department. Successful candidate will be expected to provide diagnostic endoscopy lists within the department and it is envisaged that there will be at least 6 service lists per week, 2 ERCP training lists and 1: 4 weekend lists. There are no on call commitments for this post, but there will ample opportunity to train in endoscopic management of GI bleeds and other therapeutic procedures. Please see attached JD for this post. The Endoscopy Unit is based at the PRUH. It has two rooms which run seven days a week, two session days. ERCPs are carried out within our Radiology Department. We have a demand of over 14,000 referrals per year. We carry out approx. 450 ERCPs/stenting per year. The PRUH has very busy GI HPB cancer and colorectal service. Main duties of the job There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities including Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional and/or other Activities - work 4 days / week. There are no on call commitments, but the appointee is expected to cover Endoscopy lists at 1: 4 weekends ( sat and Sunday lists ) as part of job plan. - Perform diagnostic endoscopy procedures - Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. - Training in ERCP/ Therapeutic Endoscopy - 1-2 ERCP/ Therapeutic lists/ week - Backfill mixed lists of OGD and colonoscopy to cover for GOTM/ annual leave - Minimum of 5-6 service lists/ week (diagnostic OGD/ Colonoscopy) -depending on service needs - 1 clinic- Gastroenterology or Surgery ( depending of candidates primary training) - Weekend endoscopy sessions- 1: 4 weekends (Saturday and Sunday ) - Vetting of endoscopy referrals as per local and national guidelines About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum, plus London allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-PRUH-6919569 Job locations Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington BR6 8ND Job description Job responsibilities - Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.- - Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues. - Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives. - Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure. - Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework - Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.- - Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.- - Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Job description Job responsibilities - Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.- - Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues. - Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives. - Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure. - Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework - Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.- - Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.- - Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Person Specification degree/ registeration / years of experience Essential Registerable medical qualification- MBBS Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD) CCT - or within 6 months of CCT competence and years of experince Essential Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council / General Dental Council Desirable Polypectomy/ EMR/ Dye spray Endoscopy Person Specification degree/ registeration / years of experience Essential Registerable medical qualification- MBBS Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD) CCT - or within 6 months of CCT competence and years of experince Essential Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council / General Dental Council Desirable Polypectomy/ EMR/ Dye spray Endoscopy 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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington BR6 8ND Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)