Job Description
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.Job overviewA Junior Clinical Fellow is sought to work as part of the specialist Upper GI Surgery team at Imperial College NHS Trust starting ASAP.
The successful candidate will be an SHO or equivalent with experience in Upper GI Surgerylooking to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area. Working as part of the regional cancer centre for North West London at Hammersmith Hospital, West London.The Upper GI surgical service moved to the Hammersmith (HH) site in March 2019. It is the regional upper GI cancer unit for north-west London and parts of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and offers a range of routine and highly specialised surgical procedures, including:• Specialist oesophago-gastric cancer (open and minimally invasive)• Specialist laparoscopic services for benign upper gastrointestinal surgery, including reflux disease, achalesia and other motility disorders• Redo and reconstructive gastric surgery for benign diseaseThere are strong links with a vibrant gastro-intestinal physician unit which is the network centre for the management of early cancers, with excellent diagnostic and radiological input in a multi-professional setting.Opportunities for research exist through Imperial College with all the oesophago-gastric consultants holding academic appointments and having active research groups.
The post will be for 4 months to cover mat leave within the serviceMain duties of the jobClinical duties include participating in patients’ care and on call duties; attending out-patients, theatre sessions covering UGI as well as occasionally HPB patients on ward. The post holder will be required to cover activities of the UGI surgical team (ward rounds, clinics and theatre sessions), giving occasionally allocated time to assist with UGI patients on ward, along with General Surgical on calls within the Hammersmith Hospital which also involves covering UGI and Endocrine patients out of hours.Monthly committee meetings, monthly operational meetings, ad hoc meetings.Morning assembly every day, and weekly MDTMs.Departmental grand round.On call frequency, 1 in 7 non-resident (after 8pm).Working for our organisationAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational.
You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Please talk to us at interview.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical duties include participating in patients’ care and on call duties; attending out-patients, theatre sessions covering UGI patients.The post holder will be required to cover activities of the UGI surgical team (ward rounds, clinics and theatre sessions), giving occasionally allocated time to assist with UGI patients on ward, along with General Surgical on calls within the Hammersmith Hospital which also involves covering UGI and Endocrine patients out of hours.Monthly committee meetings, monthly operational meetings, ad hoc meetings.Morning assembly every day, and weekly MDTMs.Departmental grand round.On call frequency, 1 in 7 non-resident (after 8pm).Regular teaching programme on a weekly basis for SHOs and registrars in addition to ward teaching and MDTMs.A great opportunity to be involved in research as the unit has a very strong academic track record.Person specificationEducation/QualificationsEssential criteria- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner- Appropriate Royal College membershipDesirable criteria- MD, PhDRelevant experience in specialty/Sub specialtyEssential criteria- UGI or general Cancer Surgery experienceDesirable criteria- Experience in working in UGI multidisciplinary team managing both cancer and benign UGI cases.Clinical skillsEssential criteria- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical Judgement.AuditEssential criteria- Understanding of the key principles of clinical auditLanguageEssential criteria- • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirementsRight to workIf you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK