Job summary
An ST5-level or above post is available at North Bristol NHS Trust starting Sept 2023 for 12 months. The post would suit a doctor who has spent a few years on the gastroenterology training rotation and is preferably signed off in OGD and Colons as well. This post would be ideal for a gastroenterologist in the middle or toward the end of their specialist training who wishes to develop a specialist interest in endoscopy and endoscopy training. Duties would include 3 independent and 1 dedicated training endoscopy session per week (tailored to post holders requirements but could include small bowel enteroscopy, small bowel and colon capsule). The endoscopy fellow will have a significant involvement in organising and delivering endoscopy training both within the Endoscopy Dept and regionally. They will facilitate 4 one-day SPRINT courses at North Bristol using new endoscopy screen-based simulators to introduce technical skills to novice endoscopists from across the southwest.There are also added opportunities to be involved in human factors training (HiFIVE), haemostasis and polypectomy courses.Duties will also include back covering some aspects of existing Gastroenterology SpRs clinical activities to enable them to attend emersion training off site (2 months out of 12 month post).
If you would like to discuss informally, it would be helpful if you enclose a short CV that includes your endoscopic experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform on average 2-3 endoscopy service lists per week. In addition, they will be provided with an endoscopy training list tailored to their training needs, which could include capsule endoscopy or advanced endoscopy such as small bowel enteroscopy if desired. This would be adapted depending on the skills and goals of the post-holder
About us
We are a modern endoscopy unit with 4 spacious procedure rooms within the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital site. The unit is fully equipped with Olympus endoscopes with NBI and scope guide in every room. The endoscopy units perform over 10,000 procedures per year including a wide range of endoscopic techniques including EUS, push and double balloon enteroscopy. Therapeutic procedures regularly carried out include chromoendoscopy, APC, EMR, clipping, banding, oesophageal and colonic stenting, dilatation, and glue injection. As a pioneer centre for capsule endoscopy, the Trust was the first to offer small bowel capsule enteroscopy as an NHS service. We have expanded to include colon capsules and this year will perform approximately 350 capsule examinations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full range of medical gastroenterology services (excluding liver transplantation) is provided at North Bristol Trust. The service is principally based on the Southmead site with regards to inpatients, outpatients and office accommodation. The appointee will work with our team of ten substantive Gastroenterology consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full range of medical gastroenterology services (excluding liver transplantation) is provided at North Bristol Trust. The service is principally based on the Southmead site with regards to inpatients, outpatients and office accommodation. The appointee will work with our team of ten substantive Gastroenterology consultants.
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- JAG Certification for independent OGDs
- MBChB or MBBS or equivelent
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
- Minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of Gastroenterological conditions.
Desirable
- AG certification for Colonoscopy
- JAG accreditation for Colonoscopies and able to perform Independently
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MBChB or MBBS or equivelent
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Previous experience in teaching others and desire to be actively involved in teaching.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- JAG Certification for independent OGDs
- MBChB or MBBS or equivelent
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
- Minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of Gastroenterological conditions.
Desirable
- AG certification for Colonoscopy
- JAG accreditation for Colonoscopies and able to perform Independently
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MBChB or MBBS or equivelent
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Previous experience in teaching others and desire to be actively involved in teaching.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
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).
