Job summary
We
are inviting applications for the position of Senior Fellow in Intestinal
failure and Nutrition at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This post is
embedded within the nutrition team, which consists of 4 specialist nurses; 4
specialist dieticians and 5 pharmacists; with administrative support. The team is led by 2 consultant
gastroenterologists, 3 consultant colorectal surgeons and a Professional Lead
(who has extensive intestinal failure experience). The team look after approximately 200
patients on home parenteral nutrition and see between 35 and 65 patients daily
receiving parenteral nutrition in hospital.
These patients are very complex. Inpatients are reviewed regularly, with
parenteral nutrition prescriptions altered to fit the clinical picture. Outpatients frequently also need close
monitoring, and a key part of the job is to help manage this.
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder would be expected to work with the team, but also find educational
opportunities within gastroenterology to match their needs. Other opportunities
to develop skills in general gastroenterology through clinic and endoscopy work
are encouraged. They would also be able
to do more interventional procedures such as gaining more complex venous
access, should this be suitable for them.
There
is no on call associated with this job, which is based on a 40-hour week,
Monday to Friday. Work in the morning
principally involves seeing inpatients receiving parenteral nutrition. Afternoon work will either involve the weekly
clinic/review meeting or seeing drop-in outpatients with line/other issues.
The post is offered as a fixed term 12 months
contract. The post-holder will be
allocated an educational supervisor who will assess progress and help mentor
the successful candidate.
About us
Gastroenterology
in Leeds is based at St Jamess University Hospital. We also provide outpatient
services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital. We are a
large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of
gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiary
referrals into our subspecialty services.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. The
Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed to
high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.
Leeds
is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums
and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the
Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as
cycling and walking.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
have 2 inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have
excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported by
our experienced GI pharmacists, dieticians and radiologists.
We
operate up to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have
recently been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide
range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer
screening, ERCP, interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, capsule,
double balloon and spiral enteroscopy and biliary manometry.
Our
trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our
subspecialty services. These include a large IBD service (supported by a team
of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our radiologists and IBD
surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (including home PN), small bowel
disease and pancreaticobiliary medicine.
There is a strong research background to the unit with
our three academic consultants (Prof. Hull, Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The
research unit is based in the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM) on
SJUH site. There are existing research programmes in the molecular biology of
colorectal cancer and IBD and current clinical research projects in IBD and
endoscopy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
have 2 inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have
excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported by
our experienced GI pharmacists, dieticians and radiologists.
We
operate up to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have
recently been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide
range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer
screening, ERCP, interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, capsule,
double balloon and spiral enteroscopy and biliary manometry.
Our
trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our
subspecialty services. These include a large IBD service (supported by a team
of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our radiologists and IBD
surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (including home PN), small bowel
disease and pancreaticobiliary medicine.
There is a strong research background to the unit with
our three academic consultants (Prof. Hull, Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The
research unit is based in the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM) on
SJUH site. There are existing research programmes in the molecular biology of
colorectal cancer and IBD and current clinical research projects in IBD and
endoscopy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT1&2 level competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence.
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent Awareness of GMCs Good Research Practice guidance (General Medical Council, 2010)
Desirable
- MRCP full diploma or equivalent
- At least 6 months experience in gastroenterology/nutrition
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following;i
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- Achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicationOverall 7,Speaking 7,Reading 7,Writing 7
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT1&2 level competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence.
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent Awareness of GMCs Good Research Practice guidance (General Medical Council, 2010)
Desirable
- MRCP full diploma or equivalent
- At least 6 months experience in gastroenterology/nutrition
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following;i
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- Achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicationOverall 7,Speaking 7,Reading 7,Writing 7
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
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).
