Job summary
This represents a new and exciting opportunity for gastroenterologists in training. We have created a post at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust aimed at gastroenterology trainees at ST3-ST6 level. This post would provide excellent training to enable a future career as a consultant with an interest in IBD. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in management of complex IBD (attending sub-specialty clinics, nutritional issues in IBD, surgical liaison and focused training in IBD specific endoscopy). In addition, the successful candidate would be expected to complete a major research project and participate in the other aspects of our wide-ranging research portfolio leading to publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences. The main research focus of this post would be to help lead the establishment of a registry to investigate IV iron use in IBD patients for a 2 year period. We have secured funding from an industry partner to set up the largest registry of IV iron use in IBD. This will allow collection of wide-ranging data on efficacy of IV iron in IBD, effects on QOL and fatigue, biochemical changes and generate multiple research questions for future research.
There are a number of other exciting strands to the group's research portfolio including the use of FMT in ulcerative colitis and pouchitis and the role of microbiome dysbiosis in IBD in South Asians and check-point inhibitor induced colitis.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will make up approximately 50% of the job plan with 50% dedicated to research. The successful applicant will be expected to mainly deliver gastroenterology out-patient activity with the possibility of a small in patient gastroenterology commitment. This clinical and research work will be based at the Heartlands hospital site. UHB represents the largest acute Trust in the country and as such has one of the largest and most ethnically diverse IBD cohorts in the UK. There is a well-established IBD multidisciplinary team across all sites. Clinical training will include participation in dedicated IBD clinics, IBD MDT meetings and specialist IBD focused endoscopy. More detail is provided in the accompanying job descriptions.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Both the research and clinical programme will be supervised by Dr Naveen Sharma and Dr Nabil Quraishi who are experienced gastroenterologists and scientific investigators based at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University of Birmingham. For further discussion about the nature of the research and clinical activity please contact Dr Naveen Sharma on 0121424 3152.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Both the research and clinical programme will be supervised by Dr Naveen Sharma and Dr Nabil Quraishi who are experienced gastroenterologists and scientific investigators based at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University of Birmingham. For further discussion about the nature of the research and clinical activity please contact Dr Naveen Sharma on 0121424 3152.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Nearing the end of a recognised training programme in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition. Must be able to perform independent upper GI endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy with JAG accreditation or similar
Experience
Essential
- A high degree of competence in all basic medical skills coupled with evidence of manual dexterity necessary to perform diagnostic procedures, namely endoscopy as above.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
- Ability to function both as a member and a potential leader of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
- Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit.
- An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.
- Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS.
- This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Nearing the end of a recognised training programme in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition. Must be able to perform independent upper GI endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy with JAG accreditation or similar
Experience
Essential
- A high degree of competence in all basic medical skills coupled with evidence of manual dexterity necessary to perform diagnostic procedures, namely endoscopy as above.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
- Ability to function both as a member and a potential leader of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
- Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit.
- An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.
- Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS.
- This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Check
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).
