Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology and Hepatology for 12 months. This post is aimed at Gastroenterology trainees and provides an opportunity to develop further interest in Gastroenterology or Hepatology at a level 2 training centre as well as endoscopy training skills. The post provides the opportunity for the development of areas of interest in Gastroenterology and Hepatology such as specialist hepatology clinics, specialist IBD clinics, capsule endoscopy, nutrition and endoscopy research.
Main duties of the job
The post consists of 50% service such as clinic or endoscopy and 50% training and development in endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
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 at the start of their training and wanting to develop their endoscopic, gastroenterology and hepatology skills in preparation for applying for registrar posts.
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
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology and Hepatology for 12 months. This post is aimed at Gastroenterology trainees and provides an opportunity to develop further interest in Gastroenterology or Hepatology at a level 2 training centre as well as endoscopy training skills. The post provides the opportunity for the development of areas of interest in Gastroenterology and Hepatology such as specialist hepatology clinics, specialist IBD clinics, capsule endoscopy, nutrition and endoscopy research.
The post consists of 50% service such as clinic or endoscopy and 50% training and development in endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology and Hepatology for 12 months. This post is aimed at Gastroenterology trainees and provides an opportunity to develop further interest in Gastroenterology or Hepatology at a level 2 training centre as well as endoscopy training skills. The post provides the opportunity for the development of areas of interest in Gastroenterology and Hepatology such as specialist hepatology clinics, specialist IBD clinics, capsule endoscopy, nutrition and endoscopy research.
The post consists of 50% service such as clinic or endoscopy and 50% training and development in endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
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.
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
- MRCP
- 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
Experience
Essential
- StR 3 and above in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- JAG Certificate in Gastroenterology
- JAG Certificate in Endoscopy
- Appropriate knowledge base and Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
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
- MRCP
- 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
Experience
Essential
- StR 3 and above in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- JAG Certificate in Gastroenterology
- JAG Certificate in Endoscopy
- Appropriate knowledge base and Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
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).
