Advanced Endoscopy Fellow
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Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an Advanced Endoscopy Fellow on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This fellowship would be suitable for a Gastroenterologist who is reaching the end of their specialist training and wishes to develop a specialist interest in Endoscopy.
A full range of advanced endoscopic procedures are performed at the Trust and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to train in ERCP, EUS, endomucosal resection, endolumenal stenting and dilatation.
The appointee will be competent in upper GI endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy and in addition to attending designated training lists; they will be expected to undertake service provision lists during the week.
Main duties of the job
The exact mix of endoscopy activity will depend on the previous experience and training needs of the appointee. A degree of flexibility to help with backfilling lists both at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the West Berkshire Community Hospital will be expected. There will also be the possibility to participate in the GI bleed on-call rota to gain experience of acute GI bleeds. There are no general medical on-call duties and no fixed ward commitments.
The appointee will undertake one Outpatient Clinic per week and there will be the opportunity to participate in both audit and research projects. Attendance at Endoscopy User Group meetings and MDT meetings will be expected. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will gain managerial experience by helping to develop local policies and protocols.
About us
About the Department
The Royal Berkshire Hospital Gastroenterology department delivers outpatients, endoscopy and inpatient service. In addition to general gastroenterology, we provide specialist inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, hepatology and viral hepatitis clinics run jointly with specialist nurses whilst delivering cancer performance standard for upper and lower gastrointestinal services.
Endoscopy: The trust runs a modern purpose-built 5 room endoscopy unit with x-ray facilities in one of the rooms. Two endoscopy rooms are also at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The units perform almost 10,000 procedures a year and offers the full range of endoscopic modalities including diagnostic and therapeutic, upper and lower GI endoscopy, push enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP. The unit is a screening centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening programme and has recently been JAG re-accredited. In addition to hospital-based medical staff, the unit is staffed by a GP practitioner, a research fellow and 3 nurse Endoscopists. Endoscopy training is a high priority and reduced points training lists and active participation with JETS are strongly encouraged. Emergency Endoscopy is currently performed in theatre and is provided for by the Consultant delivered out of hours rota.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,329 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-MS1445PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant & Clinical Lead for Endoscopy
Nishchay Chandra
nishchay.chandra@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
01183228789
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