Job summary
Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT). Responsible to Consultants in Hepatology.
The service and research duties will be supervised by the STHFT Hepatology Consultants. The research will be in the field of Hepatology (henceforth called the liver research post). The Research Fellow would be expected to work towards peer-reviewed publications and potentially a higher degree.
There will be five clinical sessions. These sessions will be worked flexibly according to service demands, clinical ability / experience of the applicant and their research interests. A combination of Hepatology clinics and (upper or lower) endoscopy can be negotiated, depending on the skill set of the applicants and service needs. Some outpatient clinics are integral to the post and often relate to the research interest.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to commence as soon as possible (precise time negotiable) for a fixed term period of one year in the first instance and subject to a maximum extension of two years. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. MRCP (or equivalent) and possession of a UK national training number in gastroenterology (or equivalent) is essential. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3 and above (or equivalent).
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology directorate now includes 30 Consultants and provides a broad range of subspecialty in and out-patient services with hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, coeliac disease and Nutrition, a PEG team, oesophageal manometry and a GI Bleed service. The Directorate has won several national awards and is well known for its research contributions in many areas, including Coeliac disease, Percutaneous Gastrosromy, Capsule Endoscopy Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Alcoholic Liver disease and Autoimmune Hepatitis.
For full Job details please view the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology directorate now includes 30 Consultants and provides a broad range of subspecialty in and out-patient services with hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, coeliac disease and Nutrition, a PEG team, oesophageal manometry and a GI Bleed service. The Directorate has won several national awards and is well known for its research contributions in many areas, including Coeliac disease, Percutaneous Gastrosromy, Capsule Endoscopy Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Alcoholic Liver disease and Autoimmune Hepatitis.
For full Job details please view the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise at point of application
- Basic Medical Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience of working in the NHS (2 years)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Broad experience and knowledge of managing patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Successful completion of core medical training or equivalent
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise at point of application
- Basic Medical Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience of working in the NHS (2 years)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Broad experience and knowledge of managing patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Successful completion of core medical training or equivalent
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
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).
