Endoscopy Specialist (Clinical) Fellow

Job title:

Endoscopy Specialist (Clinical) Fellow

Company

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryThis post would be ideal for an experienced gastroenterology trainee towards the end of their specialist training who wishes to increase their experience in routine and emergency endoscopy, as well as develop more advanced endoscopic techniques. The successful applicant would have scheduled training and service endoscopy lists and form part of the team providing emergency endoscopy.There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds and a polyp meeting, that the post-holder would be expected to attend. In addition, the successful applicant would be expected to take part in the departmental audits and any small clinical projects that are running in endoscopy.Main duties of the jobPost holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, including surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and hereditary cancers, advanced polypectomy, combined laparoscopic-endoscopic therapies, double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.About usLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPost holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, including surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and hereditary cancers, advanced polypectomy, combined laparoscopic-endoscopic therapies, double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds and a polyp meeting, that the post-holder would be expected to attend. In addition, the successful applicant would be expected to take part in the departmental audits and any small clinical projects that are running in endoscopy.The post-holder may be called on to provide clinical assistance to an area outside endoscopy and cover NHS and private in-patients who have been admitted for endoscopic procedures. Participation in the on-call Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota is required. Applicants will be expected to work flexibly to help with the cover and back-filling of endoscopy lists, and there will be cross-site work performing endoscopy lists at Central Middlesex, Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPost holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, including surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and hereditary cancers, advanced polypectomy, combined laparoscopic-endoscopic therapies, double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds and a polyp meeting, that the post-holder would be expected to attend. In addition, the successful applicant would be expected to take part in the departmental audits and any small clinical projects that are running in endoscopy.The post-holder may be called on to provide clinical assistance to an area outside endoscopy and cover NHS and private in-patients who have been admitted for endoscopic procedures. Participation in the on-call Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota is required. Applicants will be expected to work flexibly to help with the cover and back-filling of endoscopy lists, and there will be cross-site work performing endoscopy lists at Central Middlesex, Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals.Person SpecificationJob specEssential

• MRCP or equivalent MB BS or equivalent, Full GMC registration
• Training in general Gastroenterology Wide experience of endoscopy Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology including: -Resuscitation -Management of GI Bleeds/ emergency endoscopy Acute gastroenterology Computer skills Evidence of active participation up to date training methodology Evidence of supporting gastroenterology and medical audit
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications Leadership skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives. Understanding and experience of audit

Desirable

• MD, PhD or equivalent
• MD or PhD Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
• Evidence of understanding in Endoscopy GRS Some evidence of Research/Publications academic achievements Broad based presentations
• Evidence of service audit, design or change management.

Personal skillsEssential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and interpersonal skills Insight into own limitations Flexibility Evidence of support as a team worker Evidence of willingness to cross-cover colleagues

Desirable

• Training in research methodology. Publications in peer review journals Presentations to learned societies.

Person Specification
Job specEssential

• MRCP or equivalent MB BS or equivalent, Full GMC registration
• Training in general Gastroenterology Wide experience of endoscopy Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology including: -Resuscitation -Management of GI Bleeds/ emergency endoscopy Acute gastroenterology Computer skills Evidence of active participation up to date training methodology Evidence of supporting gastroenterology and medical audit
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications Leadership skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives. Understanding and experience of audit

Desirable

• MD, PhD or equivalent
• MD or PhD Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
• Evidence of understanding in Endoscopy GRS Some evidence of Research/Publications academic achievements Broad based presentations
• Evidence of service audit, design or change management.

Personal skillsEssential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and interpersonal skills Insight into own limitations Flexibility Evidence of support as a team worker Evidence of willingness to cross-cover colleagues

Desirable

• Training in research methodology. Publications in peer review journals Presentations to learned societies.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressSt Marks Hospital Cross siteHarrowHA1 3UJEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Harrow, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:44:42 GMT

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