Job summary
The position of Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology would support the Gastroenterology service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as well as the opportunity to acquire further specialist Endoscopy training.
The post holder will also be supporting with ward cover for the Gastroenterology Ward at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The post-holder will work alongside consultant gastroenterologists, nurse consultants, Advanced nurse practitioners, and specialist nurses. The post holder will be responsible to the Gastroenterology clinical lead.
Main duties of the job
The post is primarily based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The assignment of specific clinical responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder on appointment. A tentative job plan will be discussed and can be adjusted to suit the service needs and the interests of the new post holder.
There will be opportunities to acquire further specialist Endoscopy training (Luminal training).
The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the wards, outpatient clinics, managing a broad range of Gastroenterology patients.
The trainee will not take part in GI bleed on-call duties until a period of induction and close supervision has been undertaken and both they and the supervising consultant are satisfied that they are competent and ready. The trainee will always have access to consultant support during on-call periods.
Involvement in clinical audit is an expectation from the successful applicant; a minimum of 1 audit per year will be required and more would be actively encouraged.
It is envisaged that the trainee will be involved in the education and training of junior medical staff and medical students from the school of medicine at Lancaster University.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
Registered with the General Medical Council MRCP or Equivalent or working towards MRCP qualification Experience
Essential
Broad training in all aspects of General Internal Medicine Experience in unselected medical on-call Demonstrable experience in Gastroenterology Desirable
Demonstrable desire to progress training in Gastroenterology Skills
Essential
Experience of audit with a demonstrable record of audits performed Desirable
Experience of teaching Personal qualities
Essential
Good communication skills Good teaching skills Work effectively as part of a team Good leadership skills Ability to travel as required 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The position of Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology would support the Gastroenterology service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as well as the opportunity to acquire further specialist Endoscopy training.
The post holder will also be supporting with ward cover for the Gastroenterology Ward at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The post-holder will work alongside consultant gastroenterologists, nurse consultants, Advanced nurse practitioners, and specialist nurses. The post holder will be responsible to the Gastroenterology clinical lead.
Main duties of the job
The post is primarily based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The assignment of specific clinical responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder on appointment. A tentative job plan will be discussed and can be adjusted to suit the service needs and the interests of the new post holder.
There will be opportunities to acquire further specialist Endoscopy training (Luminal training).
The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the wards, outpatient clinics, managing a broad range of Gastroenterology patients.
The trainee will not take part in GI bleed on-call duties until a period of induction and close supervision has been undertaken and both they and the supervising consultant are satisfied that they are competent and ready. The trainee will always have access to consultant support during on-call periods.
Involvement in clinical audit is an expectation from the successful applicant; a minimum of 1 audit per year will be required and more would be actively encouraged.
It is envisaged that the trainee will be involved in the education and training of junior medical staff and medical students from the school of medicine at Lancaster University.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
Registered with the General Medical Council MRCP or Equivalent or working towards MRCP qualification Experience
Essential
Broad training in all aspects of General Internal Medicine Experience in unselected medical on-call Demonstrable experience in Gastroenterology Desirable
Demonstrable desire to progress training in Gastroenterology Skills
Essential
Experience of audit with a demonstrable record of audits performed Desirable
Experience of teaching Personal qualities
Essential
Good communication skills Good teaching skills Work effectively as part of a team Good leadership skills Ability to travel as required 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
