Job summary
This is a clinical post based in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. It addresses candidates who have completed or are completing their training in Gastroenterology and wish to gain experience in advanced lower GI endoscopy. The post holder will be trained in colonic endotherapy (hands-on EMR and observation of ESD) and will deliver endoscopy service lists. They will participate in the lower GI MDM and will coordinate our monthly polyp meeting. Outpatient activity will include one clinic and one virtual clinic. They will also participate in rotation of the delivery of weekend endoscopy and in the on-call rota. Additional educational opportunities, depending on the post-holder training needs, will be available in other areas of Gastroenterology, such as advanced inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, capsule endoscopy, and enteroscopy. Contribution to the team research portfolio will be encouraged. The post holder will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, including educational supervision of medical students.
Main duties of the job
Attendance at 10 sessions per week across sites at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would include 4 endoscopy sessions (1 training and 3 service), one clinic, one virtual clinic, participation in relevant multidisciplinary meetings (LGI MDM and polyp meeting).
About us
Our values describe who we are as an organisation and help shape our Guy's and St Thomas' culture. They guide us in everything that we do and are central to how we deliver our strategy.
We updated our values in September 2024 to express what we expect of ourselves and each other, both now and in the future. Almost 1,800 colleagues from across the Trust, helped develop these to summarise what matters to us as an organisation.
Caring: we put patients first
Ambitious: we innovate and strive for excellence
Inclusive: we respect each other and work collaboratively
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the week-end endoscopy rota and in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends. Weekend ward cover is also anticipated.
The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.
Administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities will be required.
The Post holder may, on occasions, be asked to undertake additional duties such as emergency endoscopy or consultations particularly when specialist registrars in the Department are away on annual or professional leave. Occasional night shifts for general acute medicine may be required (no more than 3-4 per year) and compensated by day in lieu. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. major incident call) the fellow on call for Gastroenterology may be asked to attend and support the emergency department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the week-end endoscopy rota and in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends. Weekend ward cover is also anticipated.
The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.
Administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities will be required.
The Post holder may, on occasions, be asked to undertake additional duties such as emergency endoscopy or consultations particularly when specialist registrars in the Department are away on annual or professional leave. Occasional night shifts for general acute medicine may be required (no more than 3-4 per year) and compensated by day in lieu. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. major incident call) the fellow on call for Gastroenterology may be asked to attend and support the emergency department.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade
Desirable
- Higher training in some form advanced endoscopy
- Experience of tertiary level luminal GI medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
Desirable
- Experience in the development or running of an endoscopy service
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade
Desirable
- Higher training in some form advanced endoscopy
- Experience of tertiary level luminal GI medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
Desirable
- Experience in the development or running of an endoscopy service
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
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.
