Job summary
We are inviting applications for our Endohepatology Training & Research Fellowship at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This exciting opportunity in an evolving field is ideal for trainees before staring their StR training programme in gastroenterology following foundation or after or during IMT posts and is offered as a 12-month post initially with an option to extend to allow study for MD or PhD.
Main duties of the job
The educational goal for the fellowship programme will be to examine the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of a comprehensive endohepatological assessment of patients with suspected liver or biliary diseases. This would include assessing the EUS endoluminal views and grading of oesophageal, gastric or ectopic varices compared to standard upper GI endoscopy, shear wave measurement (SWM) using EUS compared to percutaneous transient elastography (e.g. Fibroscan(TM)), tissue acquisition using FNB liver biopsy compared to percutaneous or transjugular parenchymal or targeted liver biopsy and EUS-guided portal pressure gradient using 25G Echotip insight measurement system.
This fellowship in endohepatology would include dedicated training in research methods, clinical hepatology and observing EUS procedures that are delivered and supervised within our outstanding EUS/ERCP advanced training programme in Nottingham, UK.
Training in research methodology will be overseen and integrated within the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), a partnership between the University of Nottingham (UoN) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHST Trust, which has an exemplar training programme that attracts national & international fellows regularly. Successful candidate will complete MD or PhD degree in in hepatology or, endoscopy.
About us
With more than 20,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.
We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship in endohepatology would include dedicated training in research methods, clinical hepatology and observing EUS procedures that are delivered and supervised within our outstanding EUS/ERCP advanced training programme in Nottingham, UK.
Training in research methodology will be overseen and integrated within the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), a partnership between the University of Nottingham (UoN) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHST Trust, which has an exemplar training programme that attracts national & international fellows regularly. Successful candidate will complete MD or PhD degree in in hepatology or, endoscopy.
For full details, please refer to the attached job description and job plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship in endohepatology would include dedicated training in research methods, clinical hepatology and observing EUS procedures that are delivered and supervised within our outstanding EUS/ERCP advanced training programme in Nottingham, UK.
Training in research methodology will be overseen and integrated within the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), a partnership between the University of Nottingham (UoN) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHST Trust, which has an exemplar training programme that attracts national & international fellows regularly. Successful candidate will complete MD or PhD degree in in hepatology or, endoscopy.
For full details, please refer to the attached job description and job plan
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- BLS/ ALS completed
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (for research) trained
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Intended for post foundation or IMT resident doctors planning future an StR training programme in gastroenterology
Desirable
- Prior experience in HPB endoscopy
- CME in research methodology or trial design
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Original Research publications Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- BLS/ ALS completed
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (for research) trained
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Intended for post foundation or IMT resident doctors planning future an StR training programme in gastroenterology
Desirable
- Prior experience in HPB endoscopy
- CME in research methodology or trial design
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Original Research publications Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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).
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).