Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Clinical Fellow ST3+ post in Gastroenterology.
The role will include outpatient clinics, endoscopy training, ward cover and unselected general medical on call. The successful candidate will have a bespoke flexible timetable to meet their training needs and take part in a large number of educational opportunities
The clinical fellow will join a team of 2 Registrars, 2 Specialty trainees, and 3 Foundation Year doctors. In addition, you will be working with 4 IBD specialist nurses, 4 nurse endoscopists and 2 Hepatology nurses. The inpatient ward had 20-25 beds
Main duties of the job
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
- To be part of the Gastroenterology Team at the Great Western Hospital.
- To participate in supervised Consultant led new and follow-up outpatient clinics.
- To provide in-patient services to 20-25 patients
- To participate in MDT meetings on a weekly basis.
- To participate in the general medicine on call rota [including out of hours]
- Participation in clinical audits.
- To contribute to undergraduate/post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Any other duties relevant to the department
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST3+ level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.
- To support and supervise junior colleagues as appropriate.
- To contribute to the leadership and development under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
- The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
- Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
- Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Further details can be found on the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST3+ level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.
- To support and supervise junior colleagues as appropriate.
- To contribute to the leadership and development under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
- The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
- Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
- Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Further details can be found on the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST trainees
- Experience in Gastroenterology/General medical conditions
- Advanced Life support (ALS)
Management and Administration
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
- Interest in leading multi-professional education
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST trainees
- Experience in Gastroenterology/General medical conditions
- Advanced Life support (ALS)
Management and Administration
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
- Interest in leading multi-professional education
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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
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).
