Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroendocrine Tumours & Gastroenterology (Specialty Registrar Higher level) based at the University Hospital of Wales. This post is available for one year in the first instance but may be extendable up to a maximum of 24 months by mutual agreement.
The post is available from 4th September 2023, however an earlier date may be available.
Main duties of the job
Working with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and a number of specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout South Wales, you will be responsible for care for outpatients and inpatients with neuroendocrine tumours.
You will attend Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinics, including virtual clinics and preparation, and be responsible for outpatient care for patients from South Wales, under supervision.
You will attend, prepare and present cases at the South Wales NET Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, other regional NET meetings, service meetings and undertake administrative tasks related to patients. There will be an opportunity to contribute to internationally unique research and service improvement activities as part of the national service, in addition to educational activities. You will supervise junior doctors and medical students.
You will cooperate with the NET Clinical Nurse Specialists, NET dietician, and administrative staff, with regards to inpatient/outpatient and GP queries, and coordination of referrals from other organisations.
There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will perform some general gastroenterology/hepatology duties including gastroenterology/hepatology ward cover and retrieval at UHW and possibly endoscopy, depending on the ability of the candidate.
There is no commitment to an out-of-hours rota.
About us
Cardiff, the City and the Capital of Wales, has a typical air of a cosmopolitan city, being the administrative, business, cultural and education centre for Wales. Cardiff has much to offer, modern shopping centres, Edwardian arcades with exclusive boutiques and a large indoor market.Cardiff Castle sits in the middle of the city along with impressive buildings such as the City Hall and the National Museum of Wales. For entertainment, Cardiff has many venues - the Millennium Centre, Motorpoint Arena and St David's Hall for world class concerts, the New Theatre and Sherman Theatre, large cinema complexes as well as Chapter Arts Centre.The city also contains the Welsh National Ice Rink and the National Sports Centre and the Millennium Rugby Stadium. The development of some 2,700 acres of Cardiff Bay has created a 500 acre lake, 8 miles of waterfront and a new commercial and leisure environment. The Vale of Glamorgan stretches to the coast and is dotted with small country villages. Situated in the Vale are the picturesque beaches of Southerndown and Llantwit Major. Within an hour from Cardiff is varied countryside - the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification
Working with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and a number of specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout South Wales, you will be responsible for care for outpatients and inpatients with neuroendocrine tumours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification
Working with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and a number of specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout South Wales, you will be responsible for care for outpatients and inpatients with neuroendocrine tumours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- oIntercalated Degree
- oMSc or PHD
- oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Previous Experience
Essential
- oMRCP Part 1 & 2
- oGastroenterology experience
- oManaging patients in an outpatient setting
- oAttendance at MDT meetings
Desirable
- oComplex gastroenterology or endoscopy experience
- oFull MRCP
- oPresentation at national or regional conferences
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oUp to date with current medical practices
- oExperience in formal teaching of medical students, junior doctors or nursing staff
Desirable
- oExperience in conducting audit and quality improvement projects
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hardworking
- oAbility to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- oCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practise
- oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract
- oSatisfactory Health Clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS Clearance
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- oIntercalated Degree
- oMSc or PHD
- oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Previous Experience
Essential
- oMRCP Part 1 & 2
- oGastroenterology experience
- oManaging patients in an outpatient setting
- oAttendance at MDT meetings
Desirable
- oComplex gastroenterology or endoscopy experience
- oFull MRCP
- oPresentation at national or regional conferences
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oUp to date with current medical practices
- oExperience in formal teaching of medical students, junior doctors or nursing staff
Desirable
- oExperience in conducting audit and quality improvement projects
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hardworking
- oAbility to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- oCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practise
- oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract
- oSatisfactory Health Clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS Clearance
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
