Advanced Endoscopy Fellow

Job overview

There are three posts available for whole-time non-resident Advance Endoscopy Fellow  to work as a ‘middle-grade’ SpR-equivalent at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.  These posts are designed to provide the candidate(s) with additional experience in Luminal Endoscopy and advanced therapeutic endoscopy/ EUS/ERCP either in upper or lower GI,  at a peri or post CCT level.

The posts are a six-month contract in the first instance with the option by mutual agreement to extend this by a further 6 months.

The endoscopy department provides an extensive range of both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate(s) to develop a specialist interest in therapeutic endoscopy. UHL is also involved in the national bowel cancer screening programme and delivers a large programme of JAG courses.

The candidate should have completed basic medical  training, passed their MRCP examination, hold a valid JAG certificate, and be independent in diagnostic upper & lower GI endoscopy. Preference will be given to candidates whose Curriculum Vitae shows good career progression.

Main duties of the job

3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session

• Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.
• Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; peri‑procedural care and consent.
• Taking part in research activities
• [Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Endoscopy services operates from 7 hospital sites across the county and the successful post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these sites, primarily working from the three acute hospital sites in Leicester

There will be an expectation that the postholder will run 2 endoscopy sessions on a weekend list on a 1 in 4 frequency.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session

• Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.
• Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; peri‑procedural care and consent.
• Taking part in research activities
• [Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need.

Lunchtime meetings include X-ray, endoscopy journal club, junior doctor DDC educational meetings and morbidity and mortality.  The post holder will not be expected to cover evening, night or weekend on calls/duties or Bank Holidays.