Job summary
I am delighted you are interested in joining us as an Advanced Fellow (ST6-8) / post CCST in Gastroenterology at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was commissioned as one of the Regional Endoscopy Training Centres (Director Dr John Anderson, Deputy Director Dr Paul Dunckley). Regular training courses are held on both hospital sites and details can be found at the website JETS - Gloucestershire Endoscopy Training Centre Home. The training faculty is supported by the local consultants who are encouraged to develop their teaching and training skills.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at senior Gastroenterology trainees or CCT holders (or equivalent) and provides an opportunity to develop advanced endoscopic techniques and endoscopy training skills. The post also provides the opportunity for the development of other areas of interest in Gastroenterology such as specialist IBD clinics, specialist hepatology clinics, capsule endoscopy and endoscopy research.
This is a second endoscopy fellow position and the structure of the post is based on the successful existing fellow post. The post consists of 50% service endoscopy and 50% training and development in advanced endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staffs are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will only be considered if they are able to performindependent colonoscopy (including level 2 polypectomy) and have JAG certification (or equivalent) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have strong reputations for performing high quality endoscopy and endoscopy training. There are many opportunities for the successful applicant to further their endoscopic and training skills. We are not able to offer ERCP or EUS training as part of the Clinical Fellow post.
This post is an ideal platform for trainees reaching the end of their training and wanting to develop their endoscopic, gastroenterology and research skills in preparation for applying for consultant posts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will only be considered if they are able to performindependent colonoscopy (including level 2 polypectomy) and have JAG certification (or equivalent) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have strong reputations for performing high quality endoscopy and endoscopy training. There are many opportunities for the successful applicant to further their endoscopic and training skills. We are not able to offer ERCP or EUS training as part of the Clinical Fellow post.
This post is an ideal platform for trainees reaching the end of their training and wanting to develop their endoscopic, gastroenterology and research skills in preparation for applying for consultant posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated foundation programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- ST6 or above experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy or equivalent
- Eligiable for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
- JAG certification in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Independent at colonoscopy and level 2 polypectomy
- Independent at OGD
- Independent with UGI bleeding therapy for peptic ulcers and varices
- Independent in outpatient clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated foundation programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- ST6 or above experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy or equivalent
- Eligiable for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
- JAG certification in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Independent at colonoscopy and level 2 polypectomy
- Independent at OGD
- Independent with UGI bleeding therapy for peptic ulcers and varices
- Independent in outpatient clinics
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).
