Senior Clinical Fellow Gastroenterology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Endoscopy Fellow to further develop their expertise in specialist endoscopy. This will be a 12 month fixed term post

This work will be split between our current inpatient facility at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust and our brand new Quadram Unit which is a state of the art ten roomed endoscopy department within a scientific and clinical research trials institute.

Main duties of the job

This position would allow Fellows to develop expertise in advanced endoscopy, primarily ERCP and/or EUS training - or complex EMR, (oesophageal/gastric and colonic). For ERCP training, we would be looking to provide a minimum of 6 ERCP training lists per week, attendance at the HPB MDT and running a preassessment/planning clinic for ERCP patients. For Colonic EMR work, we would look to provide a minimum of 4 colonoscopy lists per week together with two complex EMR lists for training. A colonoscopy trainee would be expected to be involved in delivery of endoscopy training courses as an induction in becoming an endoscopy training lead in the future.

This position may also include sessions of service which will be performing GI inpatient emergency endoscopy and attending specialist MDTs and providing limited clinic provision.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

About us

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the busiest teaching trusts in England. We serve over 900,000 people across Norfolk, North Suffolk and surrounding areas for specialist services. In 2016/17 our 7,500 members of staff delivered 816,000 outpatient appointments, 90,000 day cases and 90,000 inpatient admissions from our two hospitals.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is located on the Norwich Research Park and serves the population of Norfolk and Norfolk Suffolk and further afield for specialist services. It opened in 2001 and is a 1,200 bed teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities. We provide a wide range of secondary and tertiary services, including Accident and Emergency. The trust will be commemorating 250 years of a hospital in Norwich in 2022
Cromer and District Hospital is located in Cromer on the North Norfolk coast and serves the North Norfolk population. It was redeveloped in 2012 to replace the 1930s-founded hospital. We provide a wide range of consultant-led outpatient services, day case operations and a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The trust commemorated 150 years of a hospital in Cromer in 2017/18.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2156

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description, main responsibilities and further information on our hospital please read the attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description, main responsibilities and further information on our hospital please read the attached job description

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Full GMC with licence to practice

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree

Experience

Essential

Overseas nationals must have equivalent of 5 years training in the NHS required for the specialty

Desirable

Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

Experience in Gastroenterology, including treatment of both in-patients and out-patients and endoscopy
Expertise in specialist endoscopy

Communication

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Full GMC with licence to practice

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree

Experience

Essential

Overseas nationals must have equivalent of 5 years training in the NHS required for the specialty

Desirable

Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

Experience in Gastroenterology, including treatment of both in-patients and out-patients and endoscopy
Expertise in specialist endoscopy

Communication

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).