Job summary
We are inviting applications for a Post CCT SWETA Academy Leadership Fellowship within the Gastroenterology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 7-month full-time fellowship designed for post-CCT Gastroenterology trainees who wish to develop regional leadership, education and service-development skills alongside advanced clinical practice. The role provides a structured opportunity to gain experience that will support preparation for future consultant appointments, with a particular focus on endoscopy training, quality improvement and regional network working.
The post holder will undertake 5 clinical sessions per week within Gastroenterology, tailored to their areas of interest, alongside 3 sessions per week dedicated to work with the South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA) / South West Endoscopy Network.
The post is Post-CCT and will be remunerated at the highest Specialty Registrar salary point.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
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Deliver high-quality clinical care within Gastroenterology, with opportunities aligned to individual sub-specialty interests including IBD, hepatology, nutrition and advanced polypectomy
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Participate in outpatient clinics, ward-based activity and other clinical duties as agreed within the job plan
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Contribute to endoscopy services within a fully JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
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Undertake regional leadership and development work through the SWETA / South West Endoscopy Network, supporting agreed regional priorities and workstreams
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Support endoscopy training activity, including:
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Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation projects at Trust and regional level
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Participate in research and education activity where appropriate
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Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries
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Maintain professional standards in line with GMC Good Medical Practice, Trust policies and clinical governance requirements
There is no General Internal Medicine commitment and no on-call requirement associated with this post.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute providers in the South West, serving a population of over 600,000 across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.
We operate across two main acute sites -- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital -- supported by a network of community hospitals and services. With over 9,000 staff, we are proud to be the county's largest employer and one of the top ten largest Trusts in the South West.
Our Gastroenterology service is well-established and highly regarded, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, endoscopy, hepatology, IBD, nutrition and bowel cancer screening services. The Trust is home to a Regional Endoscopy Training Centre, hosting regular national and regional training courses and supporting innovation in endoscopy education.
We are committed to:
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Flexible working wherever possible
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Supporting professional development, leadership growth and wellbeing
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Creating a positive, collaborative and inclusive working environment
Gloucestershire offers an excellent quality of life, with easy access to the Cotswolds, excellent transport links, and a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide safe, effective and patient-centred Gastroenterology care in accordance with Trust policies and national standards
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Undertake clinical activity across inpatient and outpatient settings as agreed within the job plan
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Maintain and develop endoscopic skills, holding JAG certification in gastroscopy (and colonoscopy where applicable)
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Participate in MDTs, clinical meetings and service planning discussions
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Demonstrate the ability to work independently while recognising limits of competence and seeking senior advice when appropriate
Leadership, Education and Development
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Undertake structured leadership development through the SWETA Academy Fellowship
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Support regional endoscopy education, training quality and workforce development initiatives
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Contribute to faculty development, training innovation and educational governance
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Support audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including closing audit loops and embedding learning
Governance, Audit and Research
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Participate in departmental audit and quality improvement programmes
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Contribute to clinical governance activities in line with Trust expectations
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Engage in research activity where appropriate and support evidence-based practice
Professional Responsibilities
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Participate fully in appraisal and revalidation processes
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Maintain mandatory training and professional certifications, including ALS
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Comply with information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements
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Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
-
Provide safe, effective and patient-centred Gastroenterology care in accordance with Trust policies and national standards
-
Undertake clinical activity across inpatient and outpatient settings as agreed within the job plan
-
Maintain and develop endoscopic skills, holding JAG certification in gastroscopy (and colonoscopy where applicable)
-
Participate in MDTs, clinical meetings and service planning discussions
-
Demonstrate the ability to work independently while recognising limits of competence and seeking senior advice when appropriate
Leadership, Education and Development
-
Undertake structured leadership development through the SWETA Academy Fellowship
-
Support regional endoscopy education, training quality and workforce development initiatives
-
Contribute to faculty development, training innovation and educational governance
-
Support audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including closing audit loops and embedding learning
Governance, Audit and Research
-
Participate in departmental audit and quality improvement programmes
-
Contribute to clinical governance activities in line with Trust expectations
-
Engage in research activity where appropriate and support evidence-based practice
Professional Responsibilities
-
Participate fully in appraisal and revalidation processes
-
Maintain mandatory training and professional certifications, including ALS
-
Comply with information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements
-
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completion of CCT in Gastroenterology (or within 6 months at start date)
Desirable
- Evidence of additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to leadership, education or management (e.g. PGCert, Fellowship, Leadership programme)
Clinical & Endoscopy Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialty Registrar / Post-CCT level
- JAG certification in gastroscopy
- Ability to deliver safe, independent clinical practice within agreed job plan
Desirable
- JAG certification in colonoscopy
- Experience or interest in sub-specialty areas such as IBD, hepatology, nutrition or advanced endoscopy
Leadership, Education & Training
Essential
- Demonstrable interest in leadership, education or service development
- Experience contributing to teaching, training or supervision of trainees or MDT colleagues
- Evidence of engagement with quality improvement, audit or service evaluation
Desirable
- Previous formal leadership role (e.g. trainee representative, chief registrar, QI lead)
- Experience supporting endoscopy training, simulation or faculty development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completion of CCT in Gastroenterology (or within 6 months at start date)
Desirable
- Evidence of additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to leadership, education or management (e.g. PGCert, Fellowship, Leadership programme)
Clinical & Endoscopy Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialty Registrar / Post-CCT level
- JAG certification in gastroscopy
- Ability to deliver safe, independent clinical practice within agreed job plan
Desirable
- JAG certification in colonoscopy
- Experience or interest in sub-specialty areas such as IBD, hepatology, nutrition or advanced endoscopy
Leadership, Education & Training
Essential
- Demonstrable interest in leadership, education or service development
- Experience contributing to teaching, training or supervision of trainees or MDT colleagues
- Evidence of engagement with quality improvement, audit or service evaluation
Desirable
- Previous formal leadership role (e.g. trainee representative, chief registrar, QI lead)
- Experience supporting endoscopy training, simulation or faculty development
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).
