Job summary
This post is based in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. The post holders will undertake clinical sessions in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals (as per proposed timetable). These posts address candidates who have completed or are completing their training in Gastroenterology and wish to gain higher experience in advanced therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and oesophageal physiology. Successful candidates will be offered a post based on skills, experience, preference and interview scoring
Main duties of the job
We offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, enteral/parenteral nutrition, hepatology services and oesophageal pathophysiology. Our busy endoscopy unit delivers around 18,000 procedures per year and offers a portfolio of specialised endoscopy services such as endoscopic ultrasound, cyst gastrostomy, oesophageal and colonic endotherapy (e.g. HALO RFA, endoscopic mucosal resections, complex colonic polypectomies), tertiary pancreatobiliary procedures, capsule endoscopy, and balloon enteroscopy. Our vision is that the Guy's & St. Thomas will provide clinical, training and research excellence that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of its patients and peers.
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
Attendance at 10 sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would normally include 3 endoscopy sessions (on fixed days or flexible), 2 outpatient clinics plus one virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. Attendance to at least one advanced endoscopy list is expected, with choice depending on the post holder personal development plan and list availability.
This post involves some flexible sessions every week. If endoscopy sessions are not available these sessions will be converted to OP clinics with appropriate administrative time.
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the Saturdays endoscopy rota, which is currently 1:8 but may change according to service delivery needs. Participation in the on call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, is also anticipated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attendance at 10 sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would normally include 3 endoscopy sessions (on fixed days or flexible), 2 outpatient clinics plus one virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. Attendance to at least one advanced endoscopy list is expected, with choice depending on the post holder personal development plan and list availability.
This post involves some flexible sessions every week. If endoscopy sessions are not available these sessions will be converted to OP clinics with appropriate administrative time.
The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the Saturdays endoscopy rota, which is currently 1:8 but may change according to service delivery needs. Participation in the on call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, is also anticipated.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MBBS of 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
- Documented experience in Barrett's oesophagus management
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
Desirable
- Higher training in advanced/ interventional endoscopy
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Desirable
- Further research degree Research portfolio in Gastroenterology
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 of 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
- Documented experience in Barrett's oesophagus management
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
Desirable
- Higher training in advanced/ interventional endoscopy
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Desirable
- Further research degree Research portfolio in Gastroenterology
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.
