Job summary
This fellowship provides advanced luminal endoscopy training within a high-volume national training centre, and is suitable for senior gastroenterology trainees seeking consolidation of basic endoscopic skills and to develop complex therapeutic skills. The fellow will gain supervised exposure to advanced techniques such as EMR, underwater EMR and ESD, advanced Barrett's surveillance techniques and IBD surveillance endoscopy, while contributing to service lists and participating in quality improvement activity including audit. The fellow will be involved in endoscopy-based research and in the development and delivery of endoscopy courses.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Endoscopy
Perform independent diagnostic OGD and colonoscopy, including level-1 therapeutic interventions, aligned to JAG KPIs.
Attendadvanced training lists focusing on EMR, ESD exposure, chromoendoscopy, dysplasia assessment, and advanced lesion recognition.
Participate in the out-of- hours GI bleed Rota across St George's, Croydon and Epsom/St Helier's Trusts which offers excellent experience and which is paid as a separate on-call supplement.
Participate in vetting of referrals for endoscopy
Multidisciplinary Engagement
Prepare and chair the weekly Complex Polyp MDT
Audit, Governance & JAG/GRS Work
Lead mandatory endoscopy quality audits (e.g.PCCRC, PEUGIC, GI Bleed).
Support the unit's ongoing compliance with JAG standards and its role as a national training centre.
Teaching & Training
Coordinate the monthly Endoscopy Journal Club
Participate in simulation, training days and faculty activities embedded in St George's national training centre programmes.
Coordinate Year 3 Medical Student teaching.
Research
Opportunities exist in luminal endoscopy research, cancer screening, and GI outcomes research, supported by St George's academic infrastructure.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulationn
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments
To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role
To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies
To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulationn
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments
To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role
To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies
To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Independent upper GI endoscopist with JAG certification
- Experience in endoscopic management of GI emergencies, including GI bleeds
- Experience of lower GI endoscopy
- Experience of audit and research methodology
- ST4+ gastro/hepatology training post or equivalent gastroenterology experience
Desirable
- Independent lower GI endoscopist
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including the ability to manage databases and image processing systems, which generate reliable research and clinical outcome data sets
- Understand principles of audit.
- Understand principles and able to understand research results.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good medical knowledge and clinical skills.
- Clear, legible documentation
Desirable
- Some evidence of involvement in research or presentations at meetings/publications
- Research GCP training or willingness to undertake this prior to commencing post
- Knowledge of use of statistics for scientific research
Other
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team worker and able to work independently using initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Independent upper GI endoscopist with JAG certification
- Experience in endoscopic management of GI emergencies, including GI bleeds
- Experience of lower GI endoscopy
- Experience of audit and research methodology
- ST4+ gastro/hepatology training post or equivalent gastroenterology experience
Desirable
- Independent lower GI endoscopist
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including the ability to manage databases and image processing systems, which generate reliable research and clinical outcome data sets
- Understand principles of audit.
- Understand principles and able to understand research results.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good medical knowledge and clinical skills.
- Clear, legible documentation
Desirable
- Some evidence of involvement in research or presentations at meetings/publications
- Research GCP training or willingness to undertake this prior to commencing post
- Knowledge of use of statistics for scientific research
Other
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team worker and able to work independently using initiative
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).
