Job summary
Applications
are invited for a Clinical Fellowship available from February 2025 for 12
months (subject to satisfactory progression) in the Department of Hepatology
at St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds.
This
is an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leading UK Hepatology
centres and contribute to the Leeds Liver Units international reputation for
transplantation.
The
successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of Hepatology
including the assessment of patients with acute and sub-acute liver failure,
assessment of patients for treatments such as liver transplantation and
TIPSS, patients with a wide variety of complex general Hepatological
conditions and with viral hepatitis. This is a clinical post and the fellow
will join the out of hours rota and have the opportunity to undertake audit
and contribute to ongoing projects in the department.
The
Department is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC funded
Centre for Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHR
funded Diagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.
Candidates
should hold full license to practice with the UK General Medical.
An
out of hours banding supplement will apply.
Interested
applicants are welcome to contact Dr Joanna Moore, Consultant Hepatologist
and Training Lead by email Joanna.moore@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will contribute to the out of hours rota (1 in 9;
resident) on the same basis as other trainees in the department, at registrar
level responsibility. This is a single tier rota and appropriate experience in
medical specialty training is highly desirable.
The
successful applicant will contribute to the inpatient service delivering care
of Liver Transplant and Hepatology patients. They will contribute to the Liver
Units medical out of hours rota. There will also be the opportunity to
participate in specialty clinics such as viral hepatitis, immune hepatology,
primary liver cancer and portal hypertension. The appointee will also
contribute to the care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit post liver
transplant or because of acute liver failure. The Department is also expanding
its Community Hepatology service and the appointee would also contribute to
this service.
Other opportunities for learning include a weekly
radiology meeting, a weekly pathology case conference, the transplant MDT
meeting and a weekly training meeting with a wide variety of topics covered
over the year.
About us
The
Department of Hepatology forms part of the Leeds Liver Unit and delivers
Level 2 and 3 liver disease services across a large population within the
North of England, including liver transplantation, acute liver failure and
complex Hepatology services, viral
hepatitis services and a broad range of Hepatology outpatient services.
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
Primary
Medical Degree
Completion
of Foundation Training or equivalent
Advanced
Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as
required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Be
eligible for full registration with, and hold a current Licence to Practise
from, the GMC at intended start date
MDU/MPS
or equivalent
All
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:
That applicants have undertaken
undergraduate medical training in English;
or
academic International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain
(speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5,
to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of
application
If applicants believe they have adequate communication
skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide
alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary
Medical Degree
Completion
of Foundation Training or equivalent
Advanced
Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as
required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Be
eligible for full registration with, and hold a current Licence to Practise
from, the GMC at intended start date
MDU/MPS
or equivalent
All
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:
That applicants have undertaken
undergraduate medical training in English;
or
academic International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain
(speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5,
to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of
application
If applicants believe they have adequate communication
skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide
alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching. Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current Licence to Practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- 4 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- MDU/MPS or equivalent
Desirable
- Holding national training number in gastroenterology looking for (and able to take) out of programme experience.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of IMTT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Internal Medical training)
- Previous experience in gastroenterology and/or hepatology in core training post.
- Experience in managing complications of cirrhosis.
- Ability to manage acute GI haemorrhage
- Competent at independent insertion of paracentesis drains
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
Desirable
- Higher specialist training in gastroenterology or hepatology (holding national training number or CCT).
- Experience in upper GI endoscopy.
- Experience in working in acute general medicine.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching. Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current Licence to Practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- 4 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- MDU/MPS or equivalent
Desirable
- Holding national training number in gastroenterology looking for (and able to take) out of programme experience.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of IMTT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Internal Medical training)
- Previous experience in gastroenterology and/or hepatology in core training post.
- Experience in managing complications of cirrhosis.
- Ability to manage acute GI haemorrhage
- Competent at independent insertion of paracentesis drains
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
Desirable
- Higher specialist training in gastroenterology or hepatology (holding national training number or CCT).
- Experience in upper GI endoscopy.
- Experience in working in acute general medicine.
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).
