Job summary
A Gastroenterology Clinical Fellow position at IMT3+ level has arisen. The post is designed to deliver clinical care to in-patients (IP) under the responsibility of the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Consultants at St George's Hospital.
This represents an opportunity for an enthusiastic doctor to join a dynamic clinical team in Gastroenterology. The appointee will join four gastroenterology registrars and 8 resident doctors in gastroenterology and acute medicine and work with 18 consultants, in a highly supportive environment with consultant presence on the unit between 09.00 to 13.00, which offers the ideal setting for a trainee to develop further the required skills of a gastroenterology registrar.
As well as the Gastroenterology department offering the full range of inpatient, outpatient and Endoscopy Services to the local community, St George's Hospital is also a national endoscopy training centre and the SW London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, the SW London regional centre for intestinal failure and HPN, and the regional hub for viral hepatitis. The Department is also supported at a clinical level by specialist nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, nurse endoscopists, clinical registrars, research registrars and physician associates.
Main duties of the job
The majority of the time will be spent on normal working days (8.30am-5pm) on Allingham ward (the home Gastroenterology ward) and relevant outlying wards, including assessment and review of Gastroenterology IP referrals in other areas of the Trust, e.g. AMU.
The appointees will:
o Develop clinical knowledge and skills in general gastroenterology and hepatologyo Further develop clinical skills in managing the acutely ill patiento Develop leadership skills, through managing a team of junior doctors on the gastroenterology and hepatology wardo Gain a basic introduction to endoscopyo Undertake an audit project in gastroenterology or hepatology
About us
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust serves a resident population of about 300,000, is located within the South West London Strategic Health Authority and serves six local Primary Care Groups. The Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the UK, accommodating 1070 beds and annually treating around 61,500 inpatients as well as over 420,000 outpatients. In 2006, more than 98,000 patients presented to the Accident and Emergency Department and 12,100 medical patients were admitted. The Trust employs over 5000 staff incorporating over 700 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services.
St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames region and has developed links with most of the regional district general hospitals. It supports a significant training programme for junior doctors that rotate through the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to the JD attached to the advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to the JD attached to the advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience working in Emergency or Acute General Medicine
- To have achieved provider status in at least one of ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Postgraduate diploma (e.g. MRCP(UK), MCEM, MRCS)
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology
- Life support course instructor
- Experience of managing junior medical staff
- A track record of teaching. Publication(s) / oral presentation(s)
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in relevant procedures, including ascitc drains
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to work independently, but aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from consultant or colleague in other specialties
- Understands principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands principles of audit
Desirable
- Experience of ultrasound
- Has a critical and inquiring approach to knowledge and experience
- ECDL proficient or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience working in Emergency or Acute General Medicine
- To have achieved provider status in at least one of ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Postgraduate diploma (e.g. MRCP(UK), MCEM, MRCS)
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology
- Life support course instructor
- Experience of managing junior medical staff
- A track record of teaching. Publication(s) / oral presentation(s)
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in relevant procedures, including ascitc drains
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to work independently, but aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from consultant or colleague in other specialties
- Understands principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands principles of audit
Desirable
- Experience of ultrasound
- Has a critical and inquiring approach to knowledge and experience
- ECDL proficient or equivalent
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).
