Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of clinical fellow in Gastroenterology. This is a 12 month fixed term post. The post is ideally suited to an enthusiastic individual who has completed core medical training and wishes to build on their experience prior to further specialty training.
This is an exciting opportunity to experience inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology in a DGH setting. We have 3 substantive consultant gastroenterologists and 3 locum consultant gastroenterologists with specialist interests that include inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, advanced endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary medicine, small bowel disease and academic research.
Main duties of the job
Our clinical fellow is required to contribute to inpatient care on the wards and outpatient clinics. Training in endoscopy will be available, depending on the post-holder's level of experience.Currently inpatient work is organised into 4 week periods, overlapping with the consultant rota to provide continuity. Approximately one fourth of the time will be spent on inpatient duties which include attending consultant ward rounds , leading ward rounds on the other days, supervising junior colleagues and participation in the weekly radiology meeting/MDM meeting.3-4 outpatient clinics under consultant supervision are scheduled during a normal week. These are predominantly general gastroenterology and specialist IBD clinics.There is time outside the service requirements of the job to develop a clinical research or quality improvement project. There are opportunities to contribute to existing clinical trials; training in good clinical practice and in trial recruitment can be provided.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
- MD or equivalent.
- BSG accreditation.
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology specialties.
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties
- Completion of courses relevant to Gastroenterology.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management.
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, and a clear understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications.
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service.
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Understanding of the role of research.
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects.
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc., relevant to speciality.
- Ability to lead clinical research project.
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work.
- Good record of attendance.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Demonstration of initiated projects.
- Specific attributes for post
- UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups.
Desirable
- Educational qualification.
Person Specification
Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
- MD or equivalent.
- BSG accreditation.
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology specialties.
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties
- Completion of courses relevant to Gastroenterology.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management.
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, and a clear understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications.
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service.
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Understanding of the role of research.
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects.
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc., relevant to speciality.
- Ability to lead clinical research project.
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work.
- Good record of attendance.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Demonstration of initiated projects.
- Specific attributes for post
- UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups.
Desirable
- Educational qualification.
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).
