Senior Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy to join the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy service at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post is a 12-month fixed-term appointment, working across Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, emergency endoscopy and flexible backfill of endoscopy lists, with opportunities to further develop advanced endoscopy skills.

Applicants should be experienced at Senior Clinical Fellow/registrar-equivalent level in Gastroenterology or GI Surgery and competent to independently perform diagnostic OGD and colonoscopy, with appropriate JAG/JETS certification or demonstrable equivalent competence acceptable for independent practice within BHRUT.

The post holder will work closely with Gastroenterologists, GI Surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team and contribute to audit, clinical governance, teaching, training and service development.

Main duties of the job

There will be opportunities to participate in audit and research activities in the GI and endoscopy unit.

• Banded post participating in Emergency Endoscopy on-call rota - opportunity available
• Ward commitments including inpatient and outpatient opportunities.
• Supervised academic training time including study days.
• Supportive working environment for career development including procedure and work-based assessments.
• Annual and study leave entitlement.

In keeping with recent guidelines, the postholder will be expected to participate in the process of medical audit.

There is an active postgraduate education centre with a well-stocked library. Regular meetings are held, and the appointee will be expected to attend and participate in the weekly Grand Round. There is a monthly clinical audit programme, each firm taking responsibility in rotation. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

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.