Job summary
In January 2023 we will be inviting applications for our four, 12 month Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Endoscopy at St Mark's Hospital, to start in September 2023. The Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy at St Marks is a world renowned state of the art facility for the practice and teaching of endoscopy. It is a tertiary referral and national training centre, and specialises in complex diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including large polypectomies (EMR, ESD and laparoscopic-endoscopic techniques), double balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy, endoscopic surveillance of high-risk groups and treatment of radiation proctopathy. The Unit was the first site in London to undertake Bowel Cancer Screening in 2006, covering a population of approx. 1 million.
Main duties of the job
This post would be ideal for an experienced gastroenterology trainee towards the end of their specialist training who wishes to increase their experience in diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency endoscopy. The successful applicant would have scheduled training and service endoscopy lists and form part of the team providing emergency endoscopy. There would also be the opportunity to partake in the research and audit activities ongoing within the department.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Endoscopy at St Marks Hospital. The Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy at St Marks is a world renowned state of the art facility for the practice and teaching of endoscopy. It is a tertiary referral and National Training centre, and specialises in complex diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including large polypectomies (EMR, ESD and laparoscopic-endoscopic techniques), double balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy, endoscopic surveillance of high-risk groups and treatment of radiation proctopathy. The Unit was the first site in London to undertake Bowel Cancer Screening in 2006, covering a population of approx. 1 million, and was one of the first wave pilot sites for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy screening (Bowel Scope), which started in 2013.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Endoscopy at St Marks Hospital. The Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy at St Marks is a world renowned state of the art facility for the practice and teaching of endoscopy. It is a tertiary referral and National Training centre, and specialises in complex diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including large polypectomies (EMR, ESD and laparoscopic-endoscopic techniques), double balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy, endoscopic surveillance of high-risk groups and treatment of radiation proctopathy. The Unit was the first site in London to undertake Bowel Cancer Screening in 2006, covering a population of approx. 1 million, and was one of the first wave pilot sites for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy screening (Bowel Scope), which started in 2013.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- On GMC specialist registration
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Training in general Gastroenterology
- Wide experience of endoscopy
- Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy
- Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology
- Evidence of active participation up to date training methodology
- Evidence of supporting gastroenterology and medical audit
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- BCS Flexi accreditation/ Fulfils criteria necessary for application for Flexible sigmoidoscopy screening accreditation
- Some evidence of Research/Publications academic achievements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- On GMC specialist registration
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Training in general Gastroenterology
- Wide experience of endoscopy
- Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy
- Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology
- Evidence of active participation up to date training methodology
- Evidence of supporting gastroenterology and medical audit
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- BCS Flexi accreditation/ Fulfils criteria necessary for application for Flexible sigmoidoscopy screening accreditation
- Some evidence of Research/Publications academic achievements
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).
