Job summary
Commencing Sept 2024, This position is a clinical training post in HPB medicine and advanced endoscopy, and is specifically intended for those wishing to further their training in pancreaticobiliary medicine and advanced endoscopy. It will also offer excellent opportunities to pursue clinical research in these areas.
The gastrointestinal services division at University College Hospital is one of the largest in the UK, with 15 clinical and academic consultant physicians working within the subspecialty areas of upper GI medicine, HPB medicine, lower GI/IBD, nutrition, hepatology and clinical physiology. The state of the art endoscopy unit consists of 8 endoscopy rooms, including a dedicated ERCP/EUS screening room. The unit has an international reputation for advanced endoscopy and pancreaticobiliary medicine, with tertiary referrals received from around the UK, and more than 1000 ERCPs/EUS performed each year. UCH delivers one of the biggest services in cholangioscopy and interventional EUS in the UK. The post will include at least three consultant-led HPB endoscopy sessions, a general endoscopy/colonoscopy list, as well as a consultant supervised HPB clinic. The appointee will coordinate the monthly UCL/Oxford supraregional IgG4-related disease MDM. On-call gastroenterology/endoscopy cover is likely, on a 1:11 rota. Further ERCP/EUS opportunities may be available at the Royal Free Hospital, where the consultant team are actively involved in the service.
Main duties of the job
There is a growing portfolio of clinical research projects, with strong links to academic medicine within the department and University College London, and ongoing research areas includes benign and malignant pancreatic and biliary disease, and advanced endoscopy. Previous appointees have achieved the expectation of presentations at national/international meetings, and peer-reviewed publications. Our team also has a very active endoscopy education portfolio, including the London Live Endoscopy course, Hands-On ERCP training courses, and other regular interventional endoscopy courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to be involved in all our teaching commitments.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 36 months of attainment of CCST in gastroenterology and Part ll MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in Gastroenterology Involved in on-call out-of-hours endoscopy service
Desirable
- Experience in pancreatico-biliary medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Independent in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Hands-on experience in ERCP
Desirable
- At least one year of focussed training in ERCP/EUS/interventional endoscopy
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of gastroenterology
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of pancreatico-biliary medicine
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clinical Audit experience
Desirable
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Commitment to delivering high level clinical research
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 36 months of attainment of CCST in gastroenterology and Part ll MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in Gastroenterology Involved in on-call out-of-hours endoscopy service
Desirable
- Experience in pancreatico-biliary medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Independent in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Hands-on experience in ERCP
Desirable
- At least one year of focussed training in ERCP/EUS/interventional endoscopy
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of gastroenterology
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of pancreatico-biliary medicine
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clinical Audit experience
Desirable
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Commitment to delivering high level clinical research
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
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).
