Job summary
Applications are invited for a clinical fellow in advanced endoscopy and gastroenterology for 12 months (subject to a satisfactory 6 month report) with the option to extend the role to 24 months. This post is aimed at senior Gastroenterology trainees or CCT holders (or equivalent) and provides an opportunity to develop advanced endoscopic techniques and endoscopy training skills. The post also provides the opportunity for the development of other areas of interest in Gastroenterology such as specialist IBD clinics, specialist hepatology clinics, capsule endoscopy and endoscopy research.
This is a second endoscopy fellow position and the structure of the post is based on the successful existing fellow post. The post consists of 50% service endoscopy and 50% training and development in advanced endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
Applicants will only be considered if they are able to perform independent colonoscopy (including level 2 polypectomy) and have JAG certification (or equivalent) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Main duties of the job
Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have strong reputations for performing high quality endoscopy and endoscopy training. There are many opportunities for the successful applicant to further their endoscopic and training skills. We are not able to offer ERCP or EUS training as part of the Clinical Fellow post.
This post is an ideal platform for trainees reaching the end of their training and wanting to develop their endoscopic, gastroenterology and research skills in preparation for applying for consultant posts.
Contacts through switchboard:
Gastroenterology: Dr John Anderson Hepatology: Dr Coral Hollywood / Dr Duncan Napier
Nutrition: Dr Alex Di Mambro / Dr Sophie James
IBD: Dr Ian ShawEndoscopy:
Dr Paul Dunckley / Dr Trevor Brooklyn
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475 in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workplace is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised for providing good and outstanding patient centred, high quality emergency , elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients lives by joining our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a clinical fellow in advanced endoscopy and gastroenterology for 12 months (subject to a satisfactory 6 month report) with the option to extend the role to 24 months. This post is aimed at senior Gastroenterology trainees or CCT holders (or equivalent) and provides an opportunity to develop advanced endoscopic techniques and endoscopy training skills. The post also provides the opportunity for the development of other areas of interest in Gastroenterology such as specialist IBD clinics, specialist hepatology clinics, capsule endoscopy and endoscopy research.
This is a second endoscopy fellow position and the structure of the post is based on the successful existing fellow post. The post consists of 50% service endoscopy and 50% training and development in advanced endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
Applicants will only be considered if they are able to perform independent colonoscopy (including level 2 polypectomy) and have JAG certification (or equivalent) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have strong reputations for performing high quality endoscopy and endoscopy training. There are many opportunities for the successful applicant to further their endoscopic and training skills. We are not able to offer ERCP or EUS training as part of the Clinical Fellow post.
This post is an ideal platform for trainees reaching the end of their training and wanting to develop their endoscopic, gastroenterology and research skills in preparation for applying for consultant posts.
Contacts through switchboard:
Gastroenterology:
Dr John AndersonHepatology: Dr Coral Hollywood / Dr Duncan Napier
Nutrition: Dr Alex Di Mambro / Dr Sophie James
IBD: Dr Ian ShawEndoscopy: Dr Paul Dunckley / Dr Trevor Brooklyn
The post holder will be expected to have a flexible working pattern related to the clinical sessions of the timetable in conjunction with the needs of the Department. Secretarial support is provided.
There is no commitment to General (Internal) Medicine or ward based duties and no on call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a clinical fellow in advanced endoscopy and gastroenterology for 12 months (subject to a satisfactory 6 month report) with the option to extend the role to 24 months. This post is aimed at senior Gastroenterology trainees or CCT holders (or equivalent) and provides an opportunity to develop advanced endoscopic techniques and endoscopy training skills. The post also provides the opportunity for the development of other areas of interest in Gastroenterology such as specialist IBD clinics, specialist hepatology clinics, capsule endoscopy and endoscopy research.
This is a second endoscopy fellow position and the structure of the post is based on the successful existing fellow post. The post consists of 50% service endoscopy and 50% training and development in advanced endoscopy and others aspects of gastroenterology that will be tailored to the successful candidate.
Applicants will only be considered if they are able to perform independent colonoscopy (including level 2 polypectomy) and have JAG certification (or equivalent) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have strong reputations for performing high quality endoscopy and endoscopy training. There are many opportunities for the successful applicant to further their endoscopic and training skills. We are not able to offer ERCP or EUS training as part of the Clinical Fellow post.
This post is an ideal platform for trainees reaching the end of their training and wanting to develop their endoscopic, gastroenterology and research skills in preparation for applying for consultant posts.
Contacts through switchboard:
Gastroenterology:
Dr John AndersonHepatology: Dr Coral Hollywood / Dr Duncan Napier
Nutrition: Dr Alex Di Mambro / Dr Sophie James
IBD: Dr Ian ShawEndoscopy: Dr Paul Dunckley / Dr Trevor Brooklyn
The post holder will be expected to have a flexible working pattern related to the clinical sessions of the timetable in conjunction with the needs of the Department. Secretarial support is provided.
There is no commitment to General (Internal) Medicine or ward based duties and no on call commitment.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- ST6 or above experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Clinical experience
Essential
- JAG certification in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Able to undertake independent colonoscopy including level 2 polypectomy.
- Awareness of the basics of managing patients with gastroenterology disease
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- ST6 or above experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Clinical experience
Essential
- JAG certification in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Able to undertake independent colonoscopy including level 2 polypectomy.
- Awareness of the basics of managing patients with gastroenterology disease
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).
