Clinical Fellow - Gastroenterology

Job overview

We are looking for, a candidate with F1, F2 +/- F3 experience. Ideally with IMT (Internal Medicine Training) experience and looking to apply for a Speciality Training Number in Gastroenterology.

A candidate that has completed all parts of their MRCP and has an up to date Advanced Life Support Certificate.

A candidate that is proactive and possesses good leadership skills enabling them to oversee, assist and support the more junior resident doctors on the Gastroenterology ward.

A candidate that has the ability and confidence to lead a board round and ward round with senior consultant cover and support. Ideally the candidate would have had prior experience of this.

A candidate that has the knowledge base and confidence to manage acute medical emergencies on the ward.

What can we offer?

This post offers extensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology.

There are dedicated IBD and Hepatology clinics, and also potential for learning endoscopy.

There are weekly Gastroenterology teaching sessions.

There are specialist Multidisciplinary meetings that can be attended for their personal learning and education.

This post will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology including general inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care.

The post is initially for a one-year period with the option of extending further if mutually agreeable.

Main duties of the job

The main focus will be to support the resident doctors on the gastroenterology ward. There will be no commitment to the on-call rota. Administrative duties will include the regular dictation of clinic letters, discharge summaries and participation in medical audit and governance. The post holder will be provided with robust clinical supervision. There will be plenty of opportunities to conduct Quality Improvement projects, Audit and Research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide in-patient care for patients in accordance with the Trust’s contractual obligations.
• Participate in the supervision and training of resident medical staff and offer guidance and advice to the wider MDT
• Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
• Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
• Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
• Participate in Trust training programs to improve the quality of service provision.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.