Job summary
INTRO
Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy at University Hospital of Southampton (UHS) Endoscopy Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to spend 1 year (extendable to 2 years, by agreement) consolidating diagnostic endoscopic skills with delivery of service GI endoscopy sessions, whilst training to a high level in an advanced endoscopic field to match the candidate's requirements.
ABOUT THE TEAM
UHS is a large, busy, academic, tertiary referral centre for GI bleeding, cancer and complex endoscopy and as such training is available from experts in complex endoscopic resection (EMR/ESD) and ablation techniques (RFA), or ERCP (including laser lithotripsy and spyglass) and/or diagnostic/therapeutic EUS. These opportunities can be tailored to meet the applicant's requirements.
Interviews will be held on: 3rd March 2022
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The post includes service endoscopy sessions to consolidate experience. UHS Endoscopy unit is a renowned training centre and there is an opportunity to take part in training more junior endoscopists and be a trainee faculty on the JAG accredited courses we provide. There will be an opportunity to take part in research and audit.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialty training and have full JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and a minimum of provisional accreditation in colonoscopy. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The post includes service endoscopy sessions to consolidate experience. UHS Endoscopy unit is a renowned training centre and there is an opportunity to take part in training more junior endoscopists and be a trainee faculty on the JAG accredited courses we provide. There will be an opportunity to take part in research and audit.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialty training and have full JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and a minimum of provisional accreditation in colonoscopy. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full JAG accreditation in Gastroscopy Provisional JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Full accreditation in colonoscopy
- Certificate of attendance at JAG Train the Trainers course
- Full accreditation in colonoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of Endoscopic key performance indicators within JAG standards
- Exposure to advanced endoscopic techniques
Desirable
- Evidence of training skills
- Experience of leading audit projects
- Research experience/projects
- Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full JAG accreditation in Gastroscopy Provisional JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Full accreditation in colonoscopy
- Certificate of attendance at JAG Train the Trainers course
- Full accreditation in colonoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of Endoscopic key performance indicators within JAG standards
- Exposure to advanced endoscopic techniques
Desirable
- Evidence of training skills
- Experience of leading audit projects
- Research experience/projects
- Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
