Job summary
A Gastroenterology Clinical Fellow position at IMT3+ level has arisen. The post is designed to deliver clinical care to in-patients (IP) under the responsibility of the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Consultants at St George's Hospital.
This represents an opportunity for an enthusiastic doctor to join a dynamic clinical team in Gastroenterology. The appointee will join four gastroenterology registrars and 8 resident doctors in gastroenterology and acute medicine and work with 18 consultants, in a highly supportive environment with consultant presence on the unit between 09.00 to 13.00, which offers the ideal setting for a trainee to develop further the required skills of a gastroenterology registrar.
The majority of the time will be spent on normal working days (8.30am-5pm) on Allingham ward (the home Gastroenterology ward) and relevant outlying wards, including assessment and review of Gastroenterology IP referrals in other areas of the Trust, e.g. AMU.
There will be the opportunity to develop other areas of interest, and this may include taking part in specialty Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition clinics, endoscopy, and involvement in teaching of under- and post-graduate students or participation in service improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
Focusing, where possible, on outcomes, qualitative as well as quantitative. The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Trust:
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 Regulations
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 Trust's 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 comply with the St. George's Healthcare No Smoking Policy
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees will:
Develop clinical knowledge and skills in general gastroenterology and hepatology
Further develop clinical skills in managing the acutely ill patient
Develop leadership skills, through managing a team of junior doctors on the gastroenterology and hepatology ward
Gain a basic introduction to endoscopy
Undertake an audit project in gastroenterology or hepatology
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees will:
Develop clinical knowledge and skills in general gastroenterology and hepatology
Further develop clinical skills in managing the acutely ill patient
Develop leadership skills, through managing a team of junior doctors on the gastroenterology and hepatology ward
Gain a basic introduction to endoscopy
Undertake an audit project in gastroenterology or hepatology
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience working in Emergency or Acute General Medicine
- To have achieved provider status in at least one of ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Postgraduate diploma (e.g. MRCP(UK), MCEM, MRCS)
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology
- Life support course instructor
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in relevant procedures, including ascitic drains
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Able to work independently, but aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from consultant or colleague in other specialties.
- Understands principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Understands principles of audit.
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of ultrasound
- Has a critical and inquiring approach to knowledge and experience
- Experience of audit
- ECDL proficient or equivalent
Maintaining clinical competence
Essential
- An awareness of how to sustain career development
Desirable
Organisation / Management experience
Essential
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Experience of managing junior medical staff
Teaching / Research
Essential
- Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- A track record of teaching. Publication(s) / oral presentation(s)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- High level of ability to establish good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities (within and outside medicine)
Personal attributes
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately, resilience
- Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm
- Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
Desirable
- Other work experience / outside interests
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience working in Emergency or Acute General Medicine
- To have achieved provider status in at least one of ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Postgraduate diploma (e.g. MRCP(UK), MCEM, MRCS)
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology
- Life support course instructor
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in relevant procedures, including ascitic drains
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Able to work independently, but aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from consultant or colleague in other specialties.
- Understands principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Understands principles of audit.
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of ultrasound
- Has a critical and inquiring approach to knowledge and experience
- Experience of audit
- ECDL proficient or equivalent
Maintaining clinical competence
Essential
- An awareness of how to sustain career development
Desirable
Organisation / Management experience
Essential
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Experience of managing junior medical staff
Teaching / Research
Essential
- Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- A track record of teaching. Publication(s) / oral presentation(s)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- High level of ability to establish good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities (within and outside medicine)
Personal attributes
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately, resilience
- Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm
- Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
Desirable
- Other work experience / outside interests
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).
