Job summary
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Gastroenterology team are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Teaching Fellow.This is a fixed term post for 12 months, but with the potential to extend the post to 24 months depending on satisfactory performance.
The candidate would join a team of 17 consultants, together with trainees and specialist nurses in providing specialist Gastroenterology and Hepatology services within a large teaching hospital.
The Gastroenterology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team. There are separate luminal Gastroenterology and Hepatology wards, a dedicated, purpose built 7 room endoscopy suite, elective procedure unit and day case unit. The team are involved with research and patients may be approached to take part in clinical trials. The gastroenterology/hepatology service includes assessment, investigation and treatment of disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, bowel, pancreas and liver.
For further discussions and initial visits, please contact Dr Adam Lawson, Consultant Hepatologist Gastroenterology 01332 786981 (secretary).
Main duties of the job
This role plays a critical part in the delivery of teaching in Gastroenterology. The successful candidate will deliver 5 fixed teaching sessions per week (including bedside teaching, tutorials, lectures and skills assessments). They will also undertake 1 outpatient clinic. The remaining sessions can be used to gain greater clinical experience, undertake quality improvement/ research projects etc. The final timetable will, therefore, be developed in conjunction with the candidate's clinical supervisor.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role plays a critical part in the delivery of teaching in Gastroenterology. The successful candidate will deliver 5 fixed teaching sessions per week (including bedside teaching, tutorials, lectures and skills assessments). They will also undertake 1 outpatient clinic. The remaining sessions can be used to gain greater clinical experience, undertake quality improvement/ research projects etc. The final timetable will, therefore, be developed in conjunction with the candidates clinical supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role plays a critical part in the delivery of teaching in Gastroenterology. The successful candidate will deliver 5 fixed teaching sessions per week (including bedside teaching, tutorials, lectures and skills assessments). They will also undertake 1 outpatient clinic. The remaining sessions can be used to gain greater clinical experience, undertake quality improvement/ research projects etc. The final timetable will, therefore, be developed in conjunction with the candidates clinical supervisor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Up to date Gastroenterology knowledge & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in job
- Minimum 12 months UK/NHS experience in a paid role
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 months experience as an IMT (or equivalent experience) in Gastroenterology at time of interview
- Evidence of specialty interest in Gastroenterology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice, at time of application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Up to date Gastroenterology knowledge & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in job
- Minimum 12 months UK/NHS experience in a paid role
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 months experience as an IMT (or equivalent experience) in Gastroenterology at time of interview
- Evidence of specialty interest in Gastroenterology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice, at time of application
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).
