Job summary
This is a clinical post based in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. The post holder will undertake clinical sessions in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals (as per proposed timetable). This post addresses candidates who have completed or are completing their Training in Gastroenterology and wish to gain experience in advanced IBD in a large tertiary centre.
We offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and hepatology services, as well as a portfolio of endoscopy services, including endoscopic ultrasound, cyst gastrostomy, oesophageal and colonic endotherapy (e.g. HALO RFA, endoscopic mucosal resections, complex colonic polypectomies), tertiary pancreato-biliary procedures, capsule endoscopy, oesophageal pathophysiology. Our vision is that the Guy's & St. Thomas will provide clinical, training and research excellence that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of its patients and peers.
The post holder will be a central member of the inflammatory bowel disease team and will attend specialist clinics, joint IBD surgical/medical ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the team research portfolio including the opportunity to be a sub-investigator in commercial and non commercial studies.
Main duties of the job
Attendance at 10 sessions per week across sites at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.The exact timetable may vary but would include 3 endoscopy sessions, 2 outpatient clinics plus one virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. In particular the post holder will support the outpatient activity for the IBD service. There may be an opportunity to attend advanced endoscopy lists as well. The post holder will cover lists in endoscopy and/or IBD clinics flexibly.
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and may participate in the Saturday endoscopy rota, which is currently 1:8 but may change according to service delivery needs. Participation in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, and weekend ward cover may also be required. The exact split of contribution to on-call and weekend endoscopy will vary according to the skills of the applicant.
The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.
Administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities will be required.
About us
Our values describe who we are as an organisation and help shape our Guy's and St Thomas' culture. They guide us in everything that we do and are central to how we deliver our strategy.
We updated our values in September 2024 to express what we expect of ourselves and each other, both now and in the future. Almost 1,800 colleagues from across the Trust, helped develop these to summarise what matters to us as an organisation.
Caring: we put patients first
Ambitious: we innovate and strive for excellence
Inclusive: we respect each other and work collaboratively
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the week-end endoscopy rota and in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends. Weekend ward cover is also anticipated.
The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.
Administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities will be required.
The Post holder may, on occasions, be asked to undertake additional duties such as emergency endoscopy or consultations particularly when specialist registrars in the Department are away on annual or professional leave. Occasional night shifts for general acute medicine may be required (no more than 3-4 per year) and compensated by day in lieu. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. major incident call) the fellow on call for Gastroenterology may be asked to attend and support the emergency department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the week-end endoscopy rota and in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends. Weekend ward cover is also anticipated.
The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.
Administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities will be required.
The Post holder may, on occasions, be asked to undertake additional duties such as emergency endoscopy or consultations particularly when specialist registrars in the Department are away on annual or professional leave. Occasional night shifts for general acute medicine may be required (no more than 3-4 per year) and compensated by day in lieu. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. major incident call) the fellow on call for Gastroenterology may be asked to attend and support the emergency department.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
Desirable
- Experience in the endoscopic surveillance of IBD
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade. Experience in the management of complex IBD and biologic treatment
Desirable
- Higher training in management of IBD. Experience of complicated perianal disease Experience of nutritional complications of IBD
Teaching:
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer
Management:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
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
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
Desirable
- Experience in the endoscopic surveillance of IBD
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade. Experience in the management of complex IBD and biologic treatment
Desirable
- Higher training in management of IBD. Experience of complicated perianal disease Experience of nutritional complications of IBD
Teaching:
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer
Management:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
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.
