Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Fellow in Advanced Luminal Endoscopy. This post would provide excellent training for a post CCT level consultants/near equivalent with interests in advanced therapeutic luminal endoscopy. The position would enable the successful candidates to develop skills in the endoscopic management of complex polyps, fistulas, strictures, stents, upper GI endoscopic ultrasound and Barrett's neoplasia as well as develop research themes and gain publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences. There is potential to complete publications, apply for grants and develop a future research post in the trust with view to a future MD or PhD for an interested and appropriate candidate
Main duties of the job
. In order to enable this opportunity, there is a service commitment element of the job for which the ability to perform independent endoscopy and have a background in GI medicine is required including:
*Contribution to weekly gastroenterology clinics
*Perform ad hoc weekday service endoscopy lists independently
*Perform monthly weekend service endoscopy lists (max 1 in 4) independently or on call weekend middle grade gastroenterology ward cover instead (max 1 in 8)
*Perform monthly evening service list during fellow of the week (estimate 1 list every 4 weeks)
*Cover fellow of the week rota (weekdays 1 in 6) to backfill some fallow in and out-patient service lists and assist with triage of urgent GI bleeds and in patient referrals.
Endoscopy triage schedules are undertaken under the supervision of Dr Butt (Endoscopy Training Lead) and wider job planned activities mostly under the supervision of Dr Riad Alame (Clinical Service Lead -- Endoscopy). The post is based in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham but occasionally may involve ad hoc working on other sites within the trust.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Birmingham represents the largest acute Trust in the country and as such has one of the largest and most ethnically diverse IBD, nutrition and advanced endoscopy populations in the UK. The nutrition, upper gastrointestinal, colorectal and hepatopancreatobilary cancer and liver transplant specialist MDTs for the region are established and centralised here and present a fantastic learning opportunity for the successful candidates. More detail is provided in the accompanying job descriptions.
The post will be supervised by Dr Adil Butt. For further discussion about the nature of the posts please contact Dr Adil Butt (adil.butt@uhb.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Birmingham represents the largest acute Trust in the country and as such has one of the largest and most ethnically diverse IBD, nutrition and advanced endoscopy populations in the UK. The nutrition, upper gastrointestinal, colorectal and hepatopancreatobilary cancer and liver transplant specialist MDTs for the region are established and centralised here and present a fantastic learning opportunity for the successful candidates. More detail is provided in the accompanying job descriptions.
The post will be supervised by Dr Adil Butt. For further discussion about the nature of the posts please contact Dr Adil Butt (adil.butt@uhb.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MD or PhD in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Nearing the end of a recognised training programme in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition.
- Must be able to perform independent upper GI endoscopy and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy with JAG accreditation or similar
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MD or PhD in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Nearing the end of a recognised training programme in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition.
- Must be able to perform independent upper GI endoscopy and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy with JAG accreditation or similar
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this role.
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).
