Job summary
A full-time post as Trust Grade in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is available at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
The job is available from Wednesday 8th November 2023 to Tuesday 6th February 2024 inclusive.
The department encourages participation in Clinical Research, Audit and Teaching. This post is not approved for training and does not carry an NTN. It would be suitable for someone wishing to gain further experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact Dr Tim Ambrose, Consultant in Gastroenterology on +44 (0)1865 227777
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service in an internationally renowned tertiary centre and gain additional experience in these specialties. The post is primarily to support inpatient and daycase work Monday to Friday 'in hours'.
The post-holder will form part of a ward team of 1-2 IMT3s, 3 IMT1-2s, and 1 F1, supported by 3 to 4 Gastroenterology/Hepatology specialist trainees (ST3+), led by the Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology team, of whom several provide ward cover (Drs Cobbold, Collier, Pavlides, Saffioti, Culver for liver, and Brain, Walsh and Ambrose for luminal).
About us
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire.We provide a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculo-skeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.Most services are provided in our hospitals, but over six percent are delivered from 44 other loca-tions across the region, and some in patients' homes.We employ nearly 12,600 staff (including 4,154 nurses and midwives and 2,024 doctors) and our total turnover in 2016/17 was £1 billion.Our collaboration with the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University underpins the qual-ity of the care that is provided to patients, from the delivery of high-quality research, bringing in-novation from the laboratory bench to the bedside, to the delivery of high-quality education and training of doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service in an internationally renowned tertiary centre and gain additional experience in these specialties. The post is primarily to support inpatient and daycase work Monday to Friday in hours
The post-holders duties will be at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The post-holder will form part of a ward team of 1-2 IMT3s, 3 IMT1-2s, and 1 F1, supported by 3 to 4 Gastroenterology/Hepatology specialist trainees (ST3+), led by the Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology team, of whom several provide ward cover (Drs Cobbold, Collier, Pavlides, Saffioti, Culver for liver, and Brain, Walsh and Ambrose for luminal)
- Ward patients dedicated 20-bedded unit for secondary and tertiary gastroenterology & hepatology referrals including complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), intestinal failure and liver disease. There are separate luminal and liver teams. Sometimes there will be outliers on other medical/surgical wards.
- Daycase unit for infusions (e.g. biological drugs, intravenous iron), daycase paracentesis and ambulatory reviews.
- Consults This will largely be carried out by the registrars/consultants but the post-holder may be asked to assist from time to time.
- Other Attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings for radiology, histopathology and IBD. Regular interaction with other disciplines including specialist nursing (IBD, hepatology, nutrition), dietetics, pharmacists, stomatherapists, and surgical teams. There is opportunity to learn about management of complex nutritional issues including patients undergoing intestinal transplantation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service in an internationally renowned tertiary centre and gain additional experience in these specialties. The post is primarily to support inpatient and daycase work Monday to Friday in hours
The post-holders duties will be at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The post-holder will form part of a ward team of 1-2 IMT3s, 3 IMT1-2s, and 1 F1, supported by 3 to 4 Gastroenterology/Hepatology specialist trainees (ST3+), led by the Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology team, of whom several provide ward cover (Drs Cobbold, Collier, Pavlides, Saffioti, Culver for liver, and Brain, Walsh and Ambrose for luminal)
- Ward patients dedicated 20-bedded unit for secondary and tertiary gastroenterology & hepatology referrals including complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), intestinal failure and liver disease. There are separate luminal and liver teams. Sometimes there will be outliers on other medical/surgical wards.
- Daycase unit for infusions (e.g. biological drugs, intravenous iron), daycase paracentesis and ambulatory reviews.
- Consults This will largely be carried out by the registrars/consultants but the post-holder may be asked to assist from time to time.
- Other Attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings for radiology, histopathology and IBD. Regular interaction with other disciplines including specialist nursing (IBD, hepatology, nutrition), dietetics, pharmacists, stomatherapists, and surgical teams. There is opportunity to learn about management of complex nutritional issues including patients undergoing intestinal transplantation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP(UK) part 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completion of foundation program (F1 and F2) or equivalent 2- year training program
- Evidence of completion of Foundation competencies
- More than 6 months experience of participating in and/or leading the acute unselected medical take
Desirable
- Experience in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in management of the sick or deteriorating medical patient
- Able to teach and train junior colleagues
- Well-developed communication skills
- Medical knowledge commensurate with CMT/IMT1+ level
- Current valid Advanced Life Support certificate (e.g. ALS or ACLS)
- Good written English
Desirable
- Interest in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
- Current valid ALS certificate from UK Resuscitation Council
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP(UK) part 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completion of foundation program (F1 and F2) or equivalent 2- year training program
- Evidence of completion of Foundation competencies
- More than 6 months experience of participating in and/or leading the acute unselected medical take
Desirable
- Experience in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in management of the sick or deteriorating medical patient
- Able to teach and train junior colleagues
- Well-developed communication skills
- Medical knowledge commensurate with CMT/IMT1+ level
- Current valid Advanced Life Support certificate (e.g. ALS or ACLS)
- Good written English
Desirable
- Interest in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
- Current valid ALS certificate from UK Resuscitation Council
Other
Desirable
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
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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).
