Job summary
This post would be ideal for a gastroenterologist in the middle or toward the end of their specialist training who wishes to develop a specialist interest in endoscopy. Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD independently and hold JAG certification.
The successful applicant would undertake the design and running of several research projects relating to endoscopy, under the supervision of the endoscopy consultants with a view to obtaining a higher degree over a 2-3-year period. Duties will include coordinating their own research activities, and 2-3 clinical sessions per week. There will be at least one dedicated training endoscopy session.
The post holder would be in a position to benefit from being exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks and the throughout the Trust, including surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and hereditary cancers, advanced polypectomy, combined laparoscopic-endoscopic therapies, double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the endoscopy & gastroenterology on-call rota. A degree of flexibility to help with back filling endoscopy lists will be expected, which may involve cross site working.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would undertake the design and running of several research projects relating to endoscopy, under the supervision of the endoscopy consultants with a view to obtaining a higher degree over a 2-3-year period. Duties will include coordinating their own research activities, 2-3 clinical sessions per week (the anticipation being that these would be endoscopy but there may be a need to provide one clinic per week. There will be at least one dedicated training endoscopy session.
Participation and support in delivery of training courses, the annual Frontiers meeting, developing training materials and support for other education events and activities will be encouraged.
Attendance at all academic sessions within the hospital will be expected. There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds and a polyp MDT that the post-holder would be expected to attend and present.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the endoscopy & gastroenterology on-call rota. A degree of flexibility to help with back filling endoscopy lists will be expected, which may involve cross site working.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be ideal for a gastroenterologist in the middle or toward the end of their specialist training who wishes to develop a specialist interest in endoscopy. Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD independently and hold JAG certification.
The successful applicant would undertake the design and running of several research projects relating to endoscopy, under the supervision of the endoscopy consultants with a view to obtaining a higher degree over a 23-year period. Duties will include coordinating their own research activities, and 2-3 clinical sessions per week. There will be at least one dedicated training endoscopy session.
The post holder would be in a position to benefit from being exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks and the throughout the Trust, including surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and hereditary cancers, advanced polypectomy, combined laparoscopic-endoscopic therapies, double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.
Participation and support in delivery of training courses, the annual Frontiers meeting, developing training materials and support for other education events and activities will be encouraged.
Attendance at all academic sessions within the hospital will be expected. There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds and a polyp MDT that the post-holder would be expected to attend and present.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the endoscopy & gastroenterology on-call rota. A degree of flexibility to help with back filling endoscopy lists will be expected, which may involve cross site working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be ideal for a gastroenterologist in the middle or toward the end of their specialist training who wishes to develop a specialist interest in endoscopy. Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD independently and hold JAG certification.
The successful applicant would undertake the design and running of several research projects relating to endoscopy, under the supervision of the endoscopy consultants with a view to obtaining a higher degree over a 23-year period. Duties will include coordinating their own research activities, and 2-3 clinical sessions per week. There will be at least one dedicated training endoscopy session.
The post holder would be in a position to benefit from being exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks and the throughout the Trust, including surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and hereditary cancers, advanced polypectomy, combined laparoscopic-endoscopic therapies, double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.
Participation and support in delivery of training courses, the annual Frontiers meeting, developing training materials and support for other education events and activities will be encouraged.
Attendance at all academic sessions within the hospital will be expected. There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds and a polyp MDT that the post-holder would be expected to attend and present.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the endoscopy & gastroenterology on-call rota. A degree of flexibility to help with back filling endoscopy lists will be expected, which may involve cross site working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- On GMC registered Medical Practitioner GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Training in general Gastroenterology
- Wide experience of endoscopy
- Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy
- Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology
- Evidence of active participation up to date training methodology
- Evidence of supporting gastroenterology and medical audit
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Some evidence of Research/Publications academic achievements
- Broad based presentations
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- On GMC registered Medical Practitioner GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Training in general Gastroenterology
- Wide experience of endoscopy
- Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy
- Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology
- Evidence of active participation up to date training methodology
- Evidence of supporting gastroenterology and medical audit
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Some evidence of Research/Publications academic achievements
- Broad based presentations
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
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).
