The post is suitable for either medical or surgical doctors or clinical endoscopists and will be based in the Endoscopy Departments at the University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital Hartlepool.
The post is initially a 12 month fixed term but there may be the possibility to extend should future funding be secured.
It is highly desirable that candidates are competent in 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 will comprise of 5 clinical sessions per week (flexible to include both endoscopy lists or clinics) and 5 non-clinical sessions.
The focus of the non-clinical sessions will be endoscopy-based research; often undertaken in conjunction with Newcastle University and the Northern Region Endoscopy Group. Endoscopy teaching and research into teaching as part of the Northern endoscopy training academy & northern endoscopy training centre.
ERCP/EUS training.
University Qualifications - masters of education or research for example through our local universities (Teesside, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham).
Quality improvement projects within the department.
Additional clinical or SPA activities.
About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is 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 responsibilities The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in endoscopy audits, teaching, training and endoscopy courses, working closely with the MDT to provide an effective and efficient service.
Contribute to training and education within the department.
Participate in educational supervision, clinical governance and appraisals.
Undertake CPD.
There may be an option to participate in the surgical/medical SpR on call rota, or in an upper GI bleeding rota (after appropriate induction and supervision). This will be agreed between the individual and the Gastroenterology & Trust Endoscopy Lead prior to commencement of the post.
Person Specification Qualifications
GMC registration with licence to practice.
Certificate in speciality exams in Gastroenterology.
Experience
Evidence of a minimum 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.
Provisional JAG accreditation for independent gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Audited caecal intubation rate exceeding 90% (intention to treat).
Competent in independent therapeutic gastroscopy for upper GI bleeds (using injection therapy, banding, clips and heater probes).
Management and Administrative Experience
Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
Experience in service improvement.
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.
£37,068 to £57,570 a year pro rata per annum. Salary is dependent on experience.
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The post is initially a 12 month fixed term but there may be the possibility to extend should future funding be secured.
It is highly desirable that candidates are competent in 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 will comprise of 5 clinical sessions per week (flexible to include both endoscopy lists or clinics) and 5 non-clinical sessions.
The focus of the non-clinical sessions will be endoscopy-based research; often undertaken in conjunction with Newcastle University and the Northern Region Endoscopy Group. Endoscopy teaching and research into teaching as part of the Northern endoscopy training academy & northern endoscopy training centre.
ERCP/EUS training.
University Qualifications - masters of education or research for example through our local universities (Teesside, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham).
Quality improvement projects within the department.
Additional clinical or SPA activities.
About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is 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 responsibilities The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in endoscopy audits, teaching, training and endoscopy courses, working closely with the MDT to provide an effective and efficient service.
Contribute to training and education within the department.
Participate in educational supervision, clinical governance and appraisals.
Undertake CPD.
There may be an option to participate in the surgical/medical SpR on call rota, or in an upper GI bleeding rota (after appropriate induction and supervision). This will be agreed between the individual and the Gastroenterology & Trust Endoscopy Lead prior to commencement of the post.
Person Specification Qualifications
GMC registration with licence to practice.
Certificate in speciality exams in Gastroenterology.
Experience
Evidence of a minimum 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.
Provisional JAG accreditation for independent gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Audited caecal intubation rate exceeding 90% (intention to treat).
Competent in independent therapeutic gastroscopy for upper GI bleeds (using injection therapy, banding, clips and heater probes).
Management and Administrative Experience
Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
Experience in service improvement.
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.
£37,068 to £57,570 a year pro rata per annum. Salary is dependent on experience.
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