Job summary
Wirral University Teaching NHS Trust is inviting applications for the post of fellow in advanced endoscopy. Appointee would be offered further training in ERCP, EUS/ FNA and endoluminal stenting.
This post would be ideal for Post CCT gastroenterology SPRs or those endoscopists who wish to further their training in advanced biliary therapeutic endoscopy.
There is a modern, well equipped, 7 room, JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit. A 1.5 million pounds capital build to improve on existing facilities was completed 2 years ago. Our Endoscopy Unit performs in excess of 17000 procedures per annum including ERCP, EUS, advanced colonoscopy and stenting. Over 440 ERCPs and 250 EUS +/-FNA are performed each year. Liverpool & Wirral Bowel Screening Centre was approved by National Office as a new National Bowel Cancer Screening Centre Bowel scope screening started at WUTH in September 2015.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practise. The appointee must be able to demonstrate immunity to Hepatitis B, and will be subject to clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau.
Main duties of the job
The new appointee is expected to have broad based training in gastroenterology and should be independent in upper and lower therapeutic endoscopy. Previous ERCP and/or EUS experience would be desirable but not essential. Appointee will be offered a minimum of 3, maximum of 5 training lists each week which could be mixture of ERCP/ EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy depending upon their requirement. In addition, ERCP trainee would also be involved in triaging and reviewing in-patient referrals for ERCP/EUS.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Fellow in Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS) position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Fellow in Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS) position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management of general medical and gastroenterology patients
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT in General Medicine and Gastroenterology or within 6 months of receipt or inclusion on the specialist register
Clinical
Essential
- Therapeutic upper and lower GI Endoscopy
- Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Previous experience in Endoscopic Ultrasound and or ERCP
Management
Essential
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
- Research and publications relevant to post
- Evidence or possession of management skills
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching experience/interest
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
Personal
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management of general medical and gastroenterology patients
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT in General Medicine and Gastroenterology or within 6 months of receipt or inclusion on the specialist register
Clinical
Essential
- Therapeutic upper and lower GI Endoscopy
- Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Previous experience in Endoscopic Ultrasound and or ERCP
Management
Essential
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
- Research and publications relevant to post
- Evidence or possession of management skills
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching experience/interest
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
Personal
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team
- Leadership skills
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).
