Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Gastroenterology

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Job summary

You are invited to apply for a Paediatric Gastroenterology Clinical fellow post in Paediatric Gastroenterology. The post is based in Evelina London Children's Hospital and will be for 6 months with the option of extending once in post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to have broad training in general paediatrics. They must demonstrate leadership qualities and clear, innovative thinking, and a track record in communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

The Paediatric Gastroenterology service at the Evelina Children's Hospital is formed of 4 consultants, two clinical fellows, 3 clinical Nurse Specialist, 2.5 Dietitians and 1.5 psychologist led by Dr Rakesh Vora. The service provides a multidisciplinary approach to the assessment and management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders including children on long term parenteral nutrition.

We offer a range of diagnostic investigations including endoscopy, pH impedance, anorectal and oesophageal manometries and bowel transit studies. Endoscopy lists take place at Evelina on a weekly basis in dedicated paediatric theatres.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,017 a year p.a excl.of LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4206

Job locations

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to day management of acute and elective paediatric gastroenterology admissions, advice and support to the General paediatric and paediatric A&E service, liaison services for patients under other speciality with gastro problems under the guidance of the consultant.

Management of the significant number of our patients who come to us from PICU, and form an interesting group with complex problems.

Supervision of SHOs on the wards.

Attending outpatient clinics under supervision of a consultant.

Attendance of endoscopy lists and an opportunity to learn if post holder is keen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to day management of acute and elective paediatric gastroenterology admissions, advice and support to the General paediatric and paediatric A&E service, liaison services for patients under other speciality with gastro problems under the guidance of the consultant.

Management of the significant number of our patients who come to us from PICU, and form an interesting group with complex problems.

Supervision of SHOs on the wards.

Attending outpatient clinics under supervision of a consultant.

Attendance of endoscopy lists and an opportunity to learn if post holder is keen.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise

Desirable

  • MRCPCH or equivalent

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Other

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise

Desirable

  • MRCPCH or equivalent

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Other

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical guideline development

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Gastroenterology Consultant

Dr Rakesh Vora

rakesh.vora@gstt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,017 a year p.a excl.of LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4206

Job locations

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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