Job summary
The Endoscopy department at University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust currently have 3 endoscopy units across 3 of our sites:
- Royal Derby Hospital - 7 Rooms
- Queens Hospital Burton - 3 rooms
- Sir Robert Peel - 2 Rooms
And delivery over 30,000 procedures annually, all sites are currently JAG accredited.
We have a dedicated Clinical Lead for endoscopy along with a Clinical training lead.
Endoscopy at RDH perform ERCP, EUS, capsule endoscopy and complex EMR procedures. We have a dedicated ERCP procedure room, provide an emergency inpatient endoscopy list 365 days a year and have a dedicated endoscopy nurse on call rota.
Main duties of the job
These exciting newly appointed roles will include back filling cancelled endoscopy sessions (5 per week along with 2 training sessions) but we will also encourage specialised training for endoscopic procedures such as complicated EMRs and EUS.
The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton Gastroenterology department have:
- 17 Luminal Consultants
- 3 Hepatology Consultants
- Our surgical colleagues' also support the unit:
- 10 Colorectal surgeons
- 9 Upper GI surgeons
- 10 Consultant surgeons at QHB
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital campus and is designed to support the activities of the endoscopy department across all 3 sites and acquire specialist advanced endoscopy training. The post-holder will work alongside a variety of Consultant Gastroenterologists and GI Surgeons and will be responsible to the clinical lead in Endoscopy.
This is a one-year post specifically intended for registrars (or equivalent) approaching their CCST or immediate post CCST (or equivalent), and wishing to expand their endoscopy / research experience and undertake further training in therapeutic and advanced colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS and as such is most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology. As the candidate will be conducting service endoscopy sessions independently they will need to have achieved competency in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy. Experience in capsule endoscopy reporting and common therapeutic endoscopic procedures is also desirable but not essential. It would also be suitable however for anyone with sufficient endoscopic experience e.g. staff grades in gastroenterology.
The appointee will be expected to undertake 5 service endoscopy lists and 2 training lists in either ERCP, EUS, or advanced colonic polypectomy (EMR). Appointees will be expected to identify a training requirement at interview (i.e. undertake 12 months training in either ERCP, EUS, or advanced colonic polypectomy (EMR).
Start date 1st September 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital campus and is designed to support the activities of the endoscopy department across all 3 sites and acquire specialist advanced endoscopy training. The post-holder will work alongside a variety of Consultant Gastroenterologists and GI Surgeons and will be responsible to the clinical lead in Endoscopy.
This is a one-year post specifically intended for registrars (or equivalent) approaching their CCST or immediate post CCST (or equivalent), and wishing to expand their endoscopy / research experience and undertake further training in therapeutic and advanced colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS and as such is most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology. As the candidate will be conducting service endoscopy sessions independently they will need to have achieved competency in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy. Experience in capsule endoscopy reporting and common therapeutic endoscopic procedures is also desirable but not essential. It would also be suitable however for anyone with sufficient endoscopic experience e.g. staff grades in gastroenterology.
The appointee will be expected to undertake 5 service endoscopy lists and 2 training lists in either ERCP, EUS, or advanced colonic polypectomy (EMR). Appointees will be expected to identify a training requirement at interview (i.e. undertake 12 months training in either ERCP, EUS, or advanced colonic polypectomy (EMR).
Start date 1st September 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB
- MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Year 3 (and above) Specialist Trainee in Gastroenterology or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- ALL sections of the application form FULLY completed
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Full JETS certification in colonoscopy
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Clinical Governance /Improving patient care
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB
- MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Year 3 (and above) Specialist Trainee in Gastroenterology or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- ALL sections of the application form FULLY completed
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Full JETS certification in colonoscopy
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Clinical Governance /Improving patient care
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
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).
