Endoscopy Clinical Fellow

Job overview

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The post is suitable for either medical or surgical doctors or clinical endoscopists with a minimum of 3 years experience experience in gastroenterology/endoscopy and will be based in the Endoscopy Department at the University Hospital of North Tees.

It is highly desirable that candidates are competent in independent 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 can be discussed at interview but, as a guide,  will comprise 4 endoscopy service lists per week, 3 flexible clinical session (either an additional endoscopy list or an out-patient clinic) and 3 non-clinical sessions.

The focus of the non-clinical sessions will be endoscopy-based research; previous post-holders have undertaken wide-ranging research including endoscopy RCTs, bowel cancer screening, surveillance, complex polyps, endoscopic complications, post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer, National Endoscopy Database and colonoscopy performance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Previous fellows have completed MD theses, although this is not compulsory and depends on the wishes of the individual. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in endoscopy audits, teaching, training and endoscopy courses.

A willingness to be involved in training and supervision of junior medical staff is essential as is a flexible attitude to the changing needs of the service.