Senior Fellow - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Senior Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Department of Gastroenterology

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a 12 month fixed-term post starting from August 2023 We are offering an opportunity for a senior trainee or post-CCT gastroenterologist, to pursue advanced training in all aspects of the management of patients with complex IBD in our tertiary referral unit.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join our large, enthusiastic and dedicated IBD team and enhance their skills and experience in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. They will also have the opportunity to develop related endoscopic techniques in our modern endoscopy departments which have recently been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. Expertise within the wider department encompasses inflammatory bowel disease, advanced endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary medicine, small bowel disease, nutrition and academic research. The post is not accredited for training. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of application.

About us

The Leeds Gastroenterology Institute is based at St Jamess University Hospital. We also provide outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of gastrointestinal disease to our local population in excess of 800,000 and receive regional and national referrals into our subspecialty services.

We offer the expertise and enthusiasm to provide advanced training and experience in managing patients with complex IBD. The Leeds IBD Service looks after approximately 4000 local patients and regional referrals. The IBD team includes 9 consultants, 7 IBD Nurses, an administrator and MDT coordinator. We have great support from an experienced dietitian, pharmacist, GI radiologists, histopathologists and nutrition team. We have close links with colorectal surgery and 4 IBD surgeons who contribute to the IBD MDT and combined clinics.

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Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,017 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MED-217

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Wharfedale General Hospital

Newall Carr Road

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 2LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Senior Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Specialty/Department: Gastroenterology

Location: SJUH (base hospital), LGI

INTRODUCTION

We have developed this fellowship to offer a one year period of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and related endoscopic techniques, to a candidate in the final stages of specialty training, or who has already attained a CCT in gastroenterology, and wishes to enhance their skills and pursue a career in luminal gastroenterology. This post will be supervised by Dr Christian Selinger, the clinical lead for IBD.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Leeds Gastroenterology Institute is based at St Jamess University Hospital. We also provide outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of gastrointestinal disease to our local population in excess of 800,000 and receive regional and national referrals into our subspecialty services.

We offer the expertise and enthusiasm to provide advanced training and experience in managing patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease. The Leeds IBD Service looks after approximately 4000 local patients and regional referrals. The IBD team includes 9 consultants, 7 IBD Nurses, an administrator and MDT coordinator. We have great support from an experienced dietitian, pharmacist, GI radiologists, histopathologists and nutrition team. We have close links with colorectal surgery and 4 IBD surgeons who contribute to the IBD MDT and combined clinics.

We run 2 large IBD clinics each week, combined clinics with colorectal surgery (on alternate weeks) and also with obstetrics, paediatrics and rheumatology. In addition we hold a weekly MDT to discuss complex patient. The IBD nurses run five dedicated phone clinics per week for stable patients and provide a helpline service. We have close links with the local CCUK group and have run a very active patient panel for eight years.

We operate up to 10 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority have recently being upgraded to the latest generation of Olympus equipment. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, advanced EMR/ESD, double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy techniques and of particular relevance to this post pouchoscopy and surveillance chromoendoscopy.

There is a strong research background to the unit through our four academic consultants. The research unit is based in the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM) on SJUH site. There are existing research programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD and current clinical research projects in IBD and endoscopy. The Department hosts a large portfolio of clinical research studies, including several randomised trials, which are adopted to the Clinical Research Network. The Clinical Research team includes 5 Research Nurses.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. The Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed to high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.

Leeds is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as cycling and walking.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

There are 19 consultant gastroenterologists, 1 specialty doctor with an interest in nutrition, 2 senior fellowship posts (IBD and PB medicine), 2 research fellows, 2 endoscopy fellows, 2 junior fellows, 6 NTN HSTs and 10 FY1/CT level doctors.

The consultants operate a consultant of the week on-call system and look after inpatients in 2 week blocks.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The post holder will contribute to 3 clinics per week (2 IBD clinics, 1 joint surgical IBD clinic with general gastroenterology on alternate weeks). The remaining 7 sessions include preparation for and participation in the IBD MDT, working with the IBD nurses on urgent queries, supernumerary attendance at other specialist IBD clinics eg. the pregnancy clinic, time to undertake project work and/or training in endoscopic techniques such as chromoendoscopy, pouchoscopy and EMR; this will depend on the requirements and experience of the post-holder. There may also be the opportunity to undertake additional evening endoscopy lists. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide inpatient ward cover for GIM. These duties will involve daily morning ward round duties for 7 consecutive days in a 1:7 rotational basis. There will be no additional out of hours on call commitment, and these duties will attract consultant rates of pay.

The post includes a commitment contributing to work on CRN Portfolio trials and observational studies; one of these sessions takes place within the IBD clinic. The post holder will join our enthusiastic and successful Clinical Research Network (CRN) team under the supervision of IBD consultants. The role will be an excellent opportunity to experience and learn management and conduct of clinical trials, including GCP accreditation, taking on the role of Sub-Investigator for one or more studies and optionally networking in the CRN. The post holder will always work closely with the CRN team, particularly the Research Nurses, to carry out clinical trials duties. At the end of the Fellowship, the post holder will be in an excellent position to take on a clinical research role in his/her future career.

The requirements of the service may change during the year and the job plan may be adapted to include evening or weekend endoscopy lists.

The post is offered for a fixed term of one year. The post supervisor will assess achievement of the following objectives mid-way and at the end of the post:

Learning outcomes at the end of the fellowship

1. Competent in managing medical aspects of IBD including a sound knowledge of biological therapy use and complications and nutritional aspects of IBD care

2. Understand the role of surgery in IBD management and involve surgical colleagues appropriately

3. Competent and independent in chromoendoscopy and pouchoscopy

4. Have completed a research, audit or quality improvement project

5. Understand the role of clinical trials in IBD care and have contributed to patient recruitment

6. Understand the importance of patient involvement in IBD and contribute to the patient panel and CCUK meetings

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The post-holder may be expected to provide urgent general endoscopy list cover in addition to the job plan (for example to cover unexpected illness absence).

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

We have a weekly programme of departmental CPD activity. This includes histopathology and clinical governance meetings, journal article and clinical topic presentations. There are opportunities to develop teaching skills in ward based or more formal settings, including simulation. An annual appraisal (in accordance with GMC requirements) will be arranged, along with use of the Trusts appraisal toolkit.

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

This post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service. These documents are available on the Medical Staffing Intranet site.

The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice at the time of application.

For More Please see attached JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Senior Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Specialty/Department: Gastroenterology

Location: SJUH (base hospital), LGI

INTRODUCTION

We have developed this fellowship to offer a one year period of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and related endoscopic techniques, to a candidate in the final stages of specialty training, or who has already attained a CCT in gastroenterology, and wishes to enhance their skills and pursue a career in luminal gastroenterology. This post will be supervised by Dr Christian Selinger, the clinical lead for IBD.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Leeds Gastroenterology Institute is based at St Jamess University Hospital. We also provide outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of gastrointestinal disease to our local population in excess of 800,000 and receive regional and national referrals into our subspecialty services.

We offer the expertise and enthusiasm to provide advanced training and experience in managing patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease. The Leeds IBD Service looks after approximately 4000 local patients and regional referrals. The IBD team includes 9 consultants, 7 IBD Nurses, an administrator and MDT coordinator. We have great support from an experienced dietitian, pharmacist, GI radiologists, histopathologists and nutrition team. We have close links with colorectal surgery and 4 IBD surgeons who contribute to the IBD MDT and combined clinics.

We run 2 large IBD clinics each week, combined clinics with colorectal surgery (on alternate weeks) and also with obstetrics, paediatrics and rheumatology. In addition we hold a weekly MDT to discuss complex patient. The IBD nurses run five dedicated phone clinics per week for stable patients and provide a helpline service. We have close links with the local CCUK group and have run a very active patient panel for eight years.

We operate up to 10 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority have recently being upgraded to the latest generation of Olympus equipment. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, advanced EMR/ESD, double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy techniques and of particular relevance to this post pouchoscopy and surveillance chromoendoscopy.

There is a strong research background to the unit through our four academic consultants. The research unit is based in the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM) on SJUH site. There are existing research programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD and current clinical research projects in IBD and endoscopy. The Department hosts a large portfolio of clinical research studies, including several randomised trials, which are adopted to the Clinical Research Network. The Clinical Research team includes 5 Research Nurses.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. The Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed to high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.

Leeds is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as cycling and walking.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

There are 19 consultant gastroenterologists, 1 specialty doctor with an interest in nutrition, 2 senior fellowship posts (IBD and PB medicine), 2 research fellows, 2 endoscopy fellows, 2 junior fellows, 6 NTN HSTs and 10 FY1/CT level doctors.

The consultants operate a consultant of the week on-call system and look after inpatients in 2 week blocks.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The post holder will contribute to 3 clinics per week (2 IBD clinics, 1 joint surgical IBD clinic with general gastroenterology on alternate weeks). The remaining 7 sessions include preparation for and participation in the IBD MDT, working with the IBD nurses on urgent queries, supernumerary attendance at other specialist IBD clinics eg. the pregnancy clinic, time to undertake project work and/or training in endoscopic techniques such as chromoendoscopy, pouchoscopy and EMR; this will depend on the requirements and experience of the post-holder. There may also be the opportunity to undertake additional evening endoscopy lists. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide inpatient ward cover for GIM. These duties will involve daily morning ward round duties for 7 consecutive days in a 1:7 rotational basis. There will be no additional out of hours on call commitment, and these duties will attract consultant rates of pay.

The post includes a commitment contributing to work on CRN Portfolio trials and observational studies; one of these sessions takes place within the IBD clinic. The post holder will join our enthusiastic and successful Clinical Research Network (CRN) team under the supervision of IBD consultants. The role will be an excellent opportunity to experience and learn management and conduct of clinical trials, including GCP accreditation, taking on the role of Sub-Investigator for one or more studies and optionally networking in the CRN. The post holder will always work closely with the CRN team, particularly the Research Nurses, to carry out clinical trials duties. At the end of the Fellowship, the post holder will be in an excellent position to take on a clinical research role in his/her future career.

The requirements of the service may change during the year and the job plan may be adapted to include evening or weekend endoscopy lists.

The post is offered for a fixed term of one year. The post supervisor will assess achievement of the following objectives mid-way and at the end of the post:

Learning outcomes at the end of the fellowship

1. Competent in managing medical aspects of IBD including a sound knowledge of biological therapy use and complications and nutritional aspects of IBD care

2. Understand the role of surgery in IBD management and involve surgical colleagues appropriately

3. Competent and independent in chromoendoscopy and pouchoscopy

4. Have completed a research, audit or quality improvement project

5. Understand the role of clinical trials in IBD care and have contributed to patient recruitment

6. Understand the importance of patient involvement in IBD and contribute to the patient panel and CCUK meetings

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The post-holder may be expected to provide urgent general endoscopy list cover in addition to the job plan (for example to cover unexpected illness absence).

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

We have a weekly programme of departmental CPD activity. This includes histopathology and clinical governance meetings, journal article and clinical topic presentations. There are opportunities to develop teaching skills in ward based or more formal settings, including simulation. An annual appraisal (in accordance with GMC requirements) will be arranged, along with use of the Trusts appraisal toolkit.

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

This post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service. These documents are available on the Medical Staffing Intranet site.

The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice at the time of application.

For More Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP full diploma (or equivalent)
  • Current ALS certification or equivalent

Desirable

  • CCT in gastroenterology and general (internal) medicine

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

  • JAG accreditation (or equivalent) in diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy and independence at therapeutic gastroscopy (for haemostasis)
  • Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of CT1&2 competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
  • Evidence of completion/near completion of higher specialty (ST3 and above) competencies in gastroenterology
  • Evidence of interest and enthusiasm for inflammatory bowel disease
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training

Desirable

  • Previous experience of research leading to publication

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP full diploma (or equivalent)
  • Current ALS certification or equivalent

Desirable

  • CCT in gastroenterology and general (internal) medicine

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

  • JAG accreditation (or equivalent) in diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy and independence at therapeutic gastroscopy (for haemostasis)
  • Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of CT1&2 competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
  • Evidence of completion/near completion of higher specialty (ST3 and above) competencies in gastroenterology
  • Evidence of interest and enthusiasm for inflammatory bowel disease
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training

Desirable

  • Previous experience of research leading to publication

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Training Lead

Dr Helen Rafferty

h.rafferty@nhs.net

01132067606

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,017 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MED-217

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Wharfedale General Hospital

Newall Carr Road

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 2LY


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