Job summary
This is a new post to support the existing team due to increased activities within the department. The remit of the postholder/s will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients within the service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
Main duties of the job
Duties
Clinical:
To work with other middle grade performing day-to day care of the Gastroenterology patients in Rays of Sunshine Ward and/or Day Case Unit.
To maintain high quality communication both spoken and written with patients, parents, GP's and referring consultants
To attend endoscopy sessions , Gastroenterology outpatient clinics and also look after Gastroenterology patients who attends Phillip Isaac Day Case unit for hydrogen breath tests, Urea breath tests, impedance pH study, food challenge, pancreatic function tests, Video capsule enteroscopy and mono clonal antibody infusions. Opportunities are available to get experience in therapeutic endoscopic procedures including bleeding control (variceal banding, injection, clips etc), RNY loop enteroscopy & balloon enteroscopy, polypectomy, PEG and stricture dilation.
Attendance on consultant led ward rounds and MDT meetings and opportunity to attend adult gastroenterology meeting. Opportunities to attend specialist clinics such us joint GI/Liver clinic, Short Gut clinic, Gastro/Allergy clinic, Feeding clinic, coeliac clinic, adolescent transition clinic endoscopy review clinic and tertiary level constipation clinic.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The objectives of the post include:
1. Developing & understanding of all aspects of assessment and management of Gastrointestinal, Nutritional, Pancreatic and liver problems in children at tertiary level
2. Developing diagnostic skills in upper, lower endoscopy and enteroscopy in children
3. Developing endoscopic therapeutic skills in basic interventional procedures such as polypectomy
4. Developing administrative skills in dealing with colleagues in respect to appropriate service cover
5. Opportunity to attend appropriate courses and research
6. Contact with adult tertiary level specialist care provision for gastroenterology & hepatology & nutrition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The objectives of the post include:
1. Developing & understanding of all aspects of assessment and management of Gastrointestinal, Nutritional, Pancreatic and liver problems in children at tertiary level
2. Developing diagnostic skills in upper, lower endoscopy and enteroscopy in children
3. Developing endoscopic therapeutic skills in basic interventional procedures such as polypectomy
4. Developing administrative skills in dealing with colleagues in respect to appropriate service cover
5. Opportunity to attend appropriate courses and research
6. Contact with adult tertiary level specialist care provision for gastroenterology & hepatology & nutrition.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- MRCPCH or equivalent.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of clinical services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- MRCPCH or equivalent.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of clinical services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
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).
