Job summary
Title of the Post: Clinical fellow in IBD/Gastroenterology
Base: UHW
Other Locations at which duties to be performed: UHL
The post is available from February 2024
In view of the fact that the Health Board is currently undertaking a review of its services and the locations at which they are undertaken, it is important to be aware that work patterns may change and the place(s) of duties modified.
Responsible to: Clinical Director
2.1 Names of Senior and Consultant members of the Department
Dr Clare Tibbatts - IBD Lead/Clinical Director
Dr Dharmaraj Durai (IBD consultant)
Dr Achini Withanachichi (IBD consultant)
2.2 Other Medical Staff in the Department
Dr Badr Abdalla (SA)
Dr Rhys Hewett (Luminal consultant)
The review of services and the implementation of Government initiatives may result in revision to junior staffing levels and support.
2.3 Other Relevant Staff
Helen Ludlow IBD nurse lead
Rachael Evans CNS
Rachel Godfrey CNS
Kate Datta CNS
- THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT
We currently have up to 34 inpatient beds based on A7 (1 day case bed, 6 protected beds) covering a range of gastroenterology and GIM patients. We also perform daily endoscopy lists across 2 rooms at UHW and we are also starting a hot clinic in MAU. There is an expectation to provide gastroenterology consultations and reviews for inpatients.
Main duties of the job
Sessions
Hours
Hospital / Location
Type of work
Monday
AM
Endoscopy
UHW
PM
Audit/research
UHW
Tuesday
AM
Infusion room/hot clinic UHL
UHW
PM
Biologics clinic UHL
UHW
Wednesday
AM
IBD Clinic
UHW
PM
IBD MDT
UHW
Thursday
AM
IBD IP reviews
Biologics MDT
UHW
PM
IBD clinic
UHW
Friday
AM
IBD IP reviews
UHW
PM
Audit/research
UHW
Weekend
On-call
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CONTINUING EDUCATION
It is important for the appointee to keep abreast of current knowledge/legislation and developments regarding his or her particular specialty. In addition, the appointee would be expected to participate fully in CME/CPD and to pursue specific goals
There is also the opportunity to participate fully in the postgraduate activities within the University of Wales School Of Medicine.
There is a very active postgraduate training department, which organises medical and dental education led by the Dean of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, at Cardiff University.
Time off for study leave may be granted for education purposes to attend courses at the discretion of the Clinical Director and in accordance with the UHB Policy. This will be subject to the leave being planned well in advance and provided the clinical service is covered. At least six weeks notice is required. A Study Leave Approval Form must be completed and authorised by the Consultant and Clinical Director.
TEACHING
The appointee will be expected to help in teaching aspects of diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases to junior medical staff and nursing staff.
RESEARCH
Personal clinical research will be encouraged in addition to participating in current programmes. In particular, participation in the research activities linked to community psychiatry will be encouraged.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
- All Employees have an individual responsibility to adhere to the Infection Control Policy and to protect themselves, the patient, visitors and colleagues from the risk of infection. The individual responsibility will include the requirement to attend training at intervals determined by the Health Board and understand Infection Control issues as they pertain to their workplace. They will report any identified infection risk and take necessary precautions/actions to prevent transmission.
- Under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 it is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all personal data (information that is capable of identifying a living individual) relating to patients, staff and others to which they have access to in the course of employment is regarded as strictly confidential. Staff must refer to the Health Boards Data Protection Policy (available via UHB intranet) regarding their responsibilities
- Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost effective approach will be expected.
- You will be required to participate and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to attend departmental meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CONTINUING EDUCATION
It is important for the appointee to keep abreast of current knowledge/legislation and developments regarding his or her particular specialty. In addition, the appointee would be expected to participate fully in CME/CPD and to pursue specific goals
There is also the opportunity to participate fully in the postgraduate activities within the University of Wales School Of Medicine.
There is a very active postgraduate training department, which organises medical and dental education led by the Dean of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, at Cardiff University.
Time off for study leave may be granted for education purposes to attend courses at the discretion of the Clinical Director and in accordance with the UHB Policy. This will be subject to the leave being planned well in advance and provided the clinical service is covered. At least six weeks notice is required. A Study Leave Approval Form must be completed and authorised by the Consultant and Clinical Director.
TEACHING
The appointee will be expected to help in teaching aspects of diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases to junior medical staff and nursing staff.
RESEARCH
Personal clinical research will be encouraged in addition to participating in current programmes. In particular, participation in the research activities linked to community psychiatry will be encouraged.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
- All Employees have an individual responsibility to adhere to the Infection Control Policy and to protect themselves, the patient, visitors and colleagues from the risk of infection. The individual responsibility will include the requirement to attend training at intervals determined by the Health Board and understand Infection Control issues as they pertain to their workplace. They will report any identified infection risk and take necessary precautions/actions to prevent transmission.
- Under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 it is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all personal data (information that is capable of identifying a living individual) relating to patients, staff and others to which they have access to in the course of employment is regarded as strictly confidential. Staff must refer to the Health Boards Data Protection Policy (available via UHB intranet) regarding their responsibilities
- Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost effective approach will be expected.
- You will be required to participate and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to attend departmental meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post-CCT or towards end of specialist training in gastroenterology
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Computing skills
- Research interests relevant to specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post-CCT or towards end of specialist training in gastroenterology
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Computing skills
- Research interests relevant to specialty
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).
