Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic colleague to join us and continue the delivery of a high class Endoscopy services. You will support the activities of the endoscopy departments whilst developing your existing endoscopic skills and gaining exposure to more specialist advanced endoscopic techniques. You will be based at the James Cook University Hospital; however, cross site working at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton will be required.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside a variety of Consultant Gastroenterologists and be responsible to the Clinical Director of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Lead and Hepatology Lead. This post offers an opportunity to consolidate existing endoscopy skills in diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, whilst expanding your wider gastroenterology and hepatology experience. You will be expected to deliver service lists independently by working in a flexible manner. You will also have commitment to outpatient gastroenterology and hepatology clinics based on service needs and individual training requirements. You will have opportunities to attend multidisciplinary team meetings (UGI MDT, colorectal MDT, radiology meeting, complex hepatology meeting) and participate in audit/ research projects.
Working for our organisation
The Directorate of Gastroenterology offers care across both South Tees NHS Foundation Trust sites. The existing interests of the consultant team encompass Hepatology, IBD, Nutrition, Pancreatico-biliary medicine and advanced endoscopy. These sub-specialist teams have recently been formalised to accelerate service development across the Directorate. There are endoscopy training and research leads to coordinate and develop these activities across the Directorate. The team has developed strong clinical links with the Hepatology and HPB teams at the Freeman Hospital Newcastle who provide regular satellite clinics at the JCUH site.
The Consultant team is supported by an Associate Specialist, Specialist Registrars, Endoscopy fellows, Foundation doctors, IBD and Nutrition Service Specialist Nurses, liver specialist nurses, PEG service nurses and Nurse Endoscopists.
There is a purpose built 4-room Endoscopy Unit on the JCUH site utilising modern Olympus equipment (Q290 HD range) including scope guide imagers and Endosoft endoscopy reporting software, 3-room unit at Friarage Hospital and 1-room unit at Redcar Primary Hospital. The department provides a full range of endoscopic services including ERCP, EUS, complex polypectomy, video capsule endoscopy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Must hold or be eligible for full GMC registration with licence to practice
2. MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of ability for career progression in gastroenterology following MRCP
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
4. Evidence of minimum 2 years experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy at registrar level
5. Outpatient and inpatient experience in gastroenterology and hepatology at registrar level for a minimum period of 1 year
6. Competent in diagnostic gastroscopy (JAG certified or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of therapeutic Endoscopy techniques e.g. variceal banding
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at Stees.Recruitment1@nhs.net
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
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Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.