London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
This post would be ideal for an experienced gastroenterology trainee towards the end of their specialist training who wishes to increase their experience in routine and emergency endoscopy, as well as develop more advanced endoscopic techniques. The successful applicant would have scheduled training and service endoscopy lists and form part of the team providing emergency endoscopy.
There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds, and a polyp meeting, that the post-holder would be expected to attend. In addition, the successful applicant would be expected to take part in the departmental audits and any small clinical projects that are running in endoscopy.
Main duties of the job Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, 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.
Job responsibilities Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, 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 may be called on to provide clinical assistance to an area outside endoscopy and cover NHS and private in-patients who have been admitted for endoscopic procedures. Participation in the on-call Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota is required. Applicants will be expected to work flexibly to help with the cover and back-filling of endoscopy lists, and there will be cross-site work performing endoscopy lists at Central Middlesex, Northwick Park, and Ealing Hospitals.
Person Specification
MRCP or equivalent MB BS or equivalent, Full GMC registration
Training in general Gastroenterology, Wide experience of endoscopy, Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy, Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology including: Resuscitation, Management of GI Bleeds/emergency endoscopy, Acute gastroenterology, Computer skills, 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
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications, Leadership skills, Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures, Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures, Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives, Understanding and experience of audit
MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Evidence of understanding in Endoscopy GRS, Some evidence of Research/Publications, academic achievements, Broad-based presentations
Evidence of service audit, design or change management.
Personal skills
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and interpersonal skills Insight into own limitations Flexibility Evidence of support as a team worker Evidence of willingness to cross-cover colleagues
Training in research methodology. Publications in peer review journals Presentations to learned societies.
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.
Salary: £41,750 to £64,288 a year, Dependent on experience
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There are weekly educational meetings, Grand Rounds, and a polyp meeting, that the post-holder would be expected to attend. In addition, the successful applicant would be expected to take part in the departmental audits and any small clinical projects that are running in endoscopy.
Main duties of the job Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, 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.
Job responsibilities Post holders will be expected to be able to perform diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and OGD independently and hold JAG accreditation (where applicable). The post holder would also become exposed to a wide range of advanced endoscopic techniques that are performed at St Marks, 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 may be called on to provide clinical assistance to an area outside endoscopy and cover NHS and private in-patients who have been admitted for endoscopic procedures. Participation in the on-call Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota is required. Applicants will be expected to work flexibly to help with the cover and back-filling of endoscopy lists, and there will be cross-site work performing endoscopy lists at Central Middlesex, Northwick Park, and Ealing Hospitals.
Person Specification
MRCP or equivalent MB BS or equivalent, Full GMC registration
Training in general Gastroenterology, Wide experience of endoscopy, Competent at diagnostic and basic therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy, Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, Up to date in acute medical and gastroenterology including: Resuscitation, Management of GI Bleeds/emergency endoscopy, Acute gastroenterology, Computer skills, 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
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications, Leadership skills, Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures, Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures, Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives, Understanding and experience of audit
MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Evidence of understanding in Endoscopy GRS, Some evidence of Research/Publications, academic achievements, Broad-based presentations
Evidence of service audit, design or change management.
Personal skills
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and interpersonal skills Insight into own limitations Flexibility Evidence of support as a team worker Evidence of willingness to cross-cover colleagues
Training in research methodology. Publications in peer review journals Presentations to learned societies.
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.
Salary: £41,750 to £64,288 a year, Dependent on experience
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