Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ - Gastroenterology

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

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Job summary

To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the Gastroenterology service.

To further develop clinical knowledge and skills in Gastroenterology to aid preparation for working as a Gastroenterology consultant.

Main duties of the job

Clinicalo To provide specialist care for Gastroenterology/Hepatology patients including, in-patients, in-reach/review of referrals, day unit treatments.o Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditionso To provide rapid assessment of acute medical patients.o To maintain effective communication and handover to the on-call team.o Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.o Ensuring ALS qualification is up to date and ability to lead a cardiac arrest.o To be able to perform emergency procedures, such as lumbar puncture, ascitic drain and chest drains - training can be provided around procedural competencies if required.

Organisationalo To provide support for the effective development of the service.o To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.o To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.o To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.o To carry out annual performance reviews with each member of their staff.o To attend all relevant management training in health and safety, risk assessment etc.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year Plus additional rota allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-384-24MG

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.

Entry Criteria

Essential

Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Gastroenterology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Gastroenterology; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Competence and expertise in Acute and General medicine

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 1 year of UK experience
Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
Advanced procedural competences, such as ascitic drains and lumbar punctures.
Evidence of supervision or training of junior doctors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.

Entry Criteria

Essential

Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Gastroenterology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Gastroenterology; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Competence and expertise in Acute and General medicine

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 1 year of UK experience
Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
Advanced procedural competences, such as ascitic drains and lumbar punctures.
Evidence of supervision or training of junior doctors.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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