Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. The post is for 1 year based at the regional Hepato-biliary and pancreatic centre (HPB) at the Freeman Hospital. This is a busy unit with an integrated surgical and medical team comprising 13 HPB surgeons, 4 physicians, 5 radiologists, 3 oncologists, 3 histopathologists and a cytopathologist. This has been a training post since 2006.
The post is to commence in October 2025 for 12 months.
The successful candidate would work under the supervision of Dr Nayar (MN), Prof Oppong (KO), Dr AwadElKarim (BA) and Prof Leeds (JL). The workload includes tertiary referral benign and malignant pancreatobiliary disease. There is an emphasis on advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy training i.e. ERCP and EUS but other aspects of gastroenterology will also be included. The unit is one of the busiest in the UK with an excess of 2800 pancreaticobiliary endoscopic procedures performed every year.
Main duties of the job
The existing programme currently attracts candidates with their CCT or in their last year and the strength of the programme is recognised nationally and internationally. Currently, only one trainee is accepted and trained in both EUS and ERCP although there may be an opportunity for a second post (funding awaited).
It is essential that the successful candidate will already have at least one year's training in ERCP. Prior training in EUS is not required. The unit performs approx. >900 ERCPs and >1800 pancreatobiliary EUS over 16 lists/week. The post involves at least 4 dedicated pancreatobiliary Endoscopy (2 ERCP & 2 EUS) lists a week with the option of more dependent on the trainee's requirement, 2-3 General Gastroenterology/pancreatic clinics (medical), regional benign (pancreatitis meeting) and cancer HPB MDTs. The close links between the surgical and medical teams provides an opportunity to attend pancreatobiliary surgical clinics well as the HPB surgical ward round. There are 2 CPD sessions. The post entails cover for emergency endoscopy and the liver transplant unit 1:7 week's frequency. The appointed candidate will be proficient and competent in all aspects of pancreaticobiliary medicine. Involvement in research projects is expected.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for 1 year based at the regional Hepato-biliary and pancreatic centre (HPB) at the Freeman Hospital. This is a busy unit with an integrated surgical and medical team comprising 13 HPB surgeons, 4 physicians, 5 radiologists, 3 oncologists, 3 histopathologists and 3 cytopathologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for 1 year based at the regional Hepato-biliary and pancreatic centre (HPB) at the Freeman Hospital. This is a busy unit with an integrated surgical and medical team comprising 13 HPB surgeons, 4 physicians, 5 radiologists, 3 oncologists, 3 histopathologists and 3 cytopathologists.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
- Higher qualification relevant to GI/PB.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Fully competent in diagnostic OGD and experience in therapeutic OGD.
- At least 1 years' experience in ERCP (ideally >200).
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
Desirable
- Fully competent in colonoscopy.
- Experience in EUS.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
- Higher qualification relevant to GI/PB.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Fully competent in diagnostic OGD and experience in therapeutic OGD.
- At least 1 years' experience in ERCP (ideally >200).
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
Desirable
- Fully competent in colonoscopy.
- Experience in EUS.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
