Job summary
*Advert may close early if sufficient volume of application is reached*
The post is suitable for either medical or surgical doctors or clinical endoscopists with a minimum of 3 years experience experience in gastroenterology/endoscopy and will be based in the Endoscopy Department at the University Hospital of North Tees.
It is highly desirable that candidates are competent in independent gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Candidates must have previous experience of endoscopic audits and should be able to demonstrate an interest in endoscopy research.
Main duties of the job
The post can be discussed at interview but, as a guide, will comprise 4 endoscopy service lists per week, 3 flexible clinical session (either an additional endoscopy list or an out-patient clinic) and 3 non-clinical sessions.
The focus of the non-clinical sessions will be endoscopy-based research; previous post-holders have undertaken wide-ranging research including endoscopy RCTs, bowel cancer screening, surveillance, complex polyps, endoscopic complications, post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer, National Endoscopy Database and colonoscopy performance.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous fellows have completed MD theses, although this is not compulsory and depends on the wishes of the individual. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in endoscopy audits, teaching, training and endoscopy courses.
A willingness to be involved in training and supervision of junior medical staff is essential as is a flexible attitude to the changing needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous fellows have completed MD theses, although this is not compulsory and depends on the wishes of the individual. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in endoscopy audits, teaching, training and endoscopy courses.
A willingness to be involved in training and supervision of junior medical staff is essential as is a flexible attitude to the changing needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Certificate in speciality exams in Gastroenterology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of 3-5 years experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy at registrar level
- Outpatient and inpatient experience in Gastroenterology at registrar level
- Competent and independent at diagnostic upper GI endoscopy
Desirable
- Provisional JAG accreditation for independent gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Audited caecal intubation rate exceeding 90%
- Competent in independent therapeutic gastroscopy for upper GI bleeds
Management and administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement
Teaching experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Certificate in speciality exams in Gastroenterology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of 3-5 years experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy at registrar level
- Outpatient and inpatient experience in Gastroenterology at registrar level
- Competent and independent at diagnostic upper GI endoscopy
Desirable
- Provisional JAG accreditation for independent gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Audited caecal intubation rate exceeding 90%
- Competent in independent therapeutic gastroscopy for upper GI bleeds
Management and administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement
Teaching experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
