Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy

Job title:

Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This is a full-time 12 month fixed term post created to provide the post-holder with extensive exposure to hepatobiliary endoscopy (EUS and ERCP), whilst providing endoscopy services to the department in the face of growing local demand. The Endoscopy Service is hosted within the Division of Surgery, but delivered by Gastroenterology Hepatology, Upper & Lower GI and Hepatobiliary Surgery clinicians. The successful applicant will either hold accreditation in Gastroenterology, Hepatology or Surgery, or taking time out of a recognised training programme, with training programme director approval. You will be independent in diagnostic and ideally therapeutic gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy, ideally in upper and lower endoscopy.The post holder will work flexibly across our Endoscopy suites at South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH), Weston General Hospital and the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).Main duties of the jobThis role will require exceptional patient care as the post holder will provide lower and upper diagnostic endoscopy procedures. Your responsibilities will include accurate reporting on procedures and ensuring rapid request of next steps when necessary.Service Development and Research: The successful appointee is expected to take a full role in the delivery of the Trust’s wide agenda for Governance. The Trust believes in an open learning environment with a clear risk management strategy that allows innovation and improvement in care whilst placing patient safety at the centre of our values.The post holder will:– Take an active part in the department’s audit arrangements– Support and, where appropriate, lead improvement projects for the department– Participate actively in departmental meetingsCommunication: The post holder will be required to communicate effectively and professionally with a range of staff which will include sensitive information using a range of routes. Communication will be required with administrative, management, nursing and clinical colleagues across a range of specialties and areas.Training: The post holder will have opportunity to attend lists of advanced endoscopy procedures and train in procedures such as ERCP, EUS and SpyGlass.About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the document attached to find more about job description and main responsibilities for this rolePerson Specification
Qualifications and Training
Desirable

• Endoscopy train the trainers
• Educational qualification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty and evidence of current training in ERCP/EUR
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service endoscopy without direct supervision
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Knowledge of the principals involved in research and involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Experience in clinical trial recruitment

Desirable

• Experience of supervising trainees

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Skills in upper and lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Ability to manage acute GI bleeding
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Positive approach to evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of PEJ and NJ placement
• Participation in CPD scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Employer details
Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)AddressBristol Royal InfirmaryMarlborough StreetBristolBS2 8HWAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.387-S-6068-AFR

Expected salary

£55329 – 63152 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:31:56 GMT

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