Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a enhanced clinical fellow post in endoscopy at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The trust has 3 endoscopy units across 3 sites including the new Heatherwood Hospital which opened in March 2022 and was recently awarded accreditation by NHS England's Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an Advanced Endoscopy Fellow on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This fellowship would be suitable for a Gastroenterologist who is reaching the end of their specialist training and wishes to develop a specialist interest in Endoscopy. The post holder will be part of the wider gastroenterology team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation trust consisting of 18 gastroenterologists and 5 clinical endoscopists working across 3 sites and 11 procedure rooms. Opportunities will be available for training in advanced endoscopic techniques. These include, oesophageal RFA (HALO), upper GI EMR, single balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, colonic EMR and dilatations. Opportunities to learn full thickness resection is also available.
The appointee will be expected to be competent in upper GI endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy and in addition to attending designated training lists; they will be expected to undertake service provision lists during the week.
The exact mix of endoscopy activity will depend on the previous experience and training needs of the appointee. Service lists will be allocated in a flexible manner by the clinical or training lead. There may be the possibility to participate in the GI bleed on-call rota to gain experience of acute GI bleeds where the rota allows. There are no general medical on-call duties and no fixed ward commitments.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To allow the post holder to gain further experience in advanced endoscopy techniques. This position would be suitable for someone nearing the completion of their training, as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE). The post holder will be part of the endoscopy training team and may be required to participate in departmental training sessions. The department is currently working towards establishing JAGaccredited courses, and the post holder will contribute to their delivery.
Main Duties / Key Result Areas - The post holder will be expected to provide four service lists per week as part of endoscopy backfill, allocated flexibly. One of these lists will be an inpatient list.
- The post holder will have two dedicated training lists in advanced endoscopy, tailored to their training needs.
- Two sessions of endoscopy referral triage and gastroenterology referral triage.
- One audit/project session.
- One admin session.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To allow the post holder to gain further experience in advanced endoscopy techniques. This position would be suitable for someone nearing the completion of their training, as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE). The post holder will be part of the endoscopy training team and may be required to participate in departmental training sessions. The department is currently working towards establishing JAGaccredited courses, and the post holder will contribute to their delivery.
Main Duties / Key Result Areas - The post holder will be expected to provide four service lists per week as part of endoscopy backfill, allocated flexibly. One of these lists will be an inpatient list.
- The post holder will have two dedicated training lists in advanced endoscopy, tailored to their training needs.
- Two sessions of endoscopy referral triage and gastroenterology referral triage.
- One audit/project session.
- One admin session.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and a licence to practice.
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- JAG accreditation in OGD
Desirable
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- UK experience
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
- Wide experience of Endoscopy
- Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic colonoscopy
- Experience of independent endoscopy working
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of endoscopy pathway and guidelines
Desirable
- Personal participation in audit
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Special Requirements
Essential
- Interest in audit and research
- Leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and a licence to practice.
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- JAG accreditation in OGD
Desirable
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- UK experience
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
- Wide experience of Endoscopy
- Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic colonoscopy
- Experience of independent endoscopy working
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of endoscopy pathway and guidelines
Desirable
- Personal participation in audit
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Special Requirements
Essential
- Interest in audit and research
- Leadership qualities
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.
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.
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).
