Job title: Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy / Research / Publishing / Leadership
Company: British Medical Journal
Job description: An opportunity has arisen to join the Gastroenterology team at St George’s Hospital, Tooting in novel and exciting position as a Clinical Research Fellow in Endoscopy with additional training in research, education, publishing and leadership.The clinical aspects of the post are in luminal gastroenterology and endoscopy, the post providing excellent exposure to general luminal gastroenterology, IBD, GI bleeds and advanced endoscopy.This endoscopy based post would suite a dynamic individual looking to take an OOPE to extend and widen their experience and training in endoscopy. It would provide an opportunity for additional training in advanced endoscopy experience and widen their experience with exposure to research methodology, publishing and leadership training.
Main duties of the job
Full time, with out of hours service/income from the regional GI bleed rota.Clinical activity includes out-patient clinics and endoscopy at SGH or QMH.The trainee will also participate in the out-of- hours GI bleed Rota across St George’s, Croydon and Epsom/St Helier’s Trusts which offers excellent experience and is paid a separate on-call supplement.Research/Education:Enrolment at St George’s University of London and Kingston University and working towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare research skills and methods or healthcare education. There will be opportunities to become involved in on-going research projects.Publishing: Experience of editing the quarterly journal Gastroenterology Today and working with the BMJ point of care team on the Ulcerative Colitis management guidelines. Opportunities for case reports/reviews/abstract publications. Advanced endoscopy training: The post will involve advanced endoscopy training (flexible to suite needs of successful applicant). This could include ERCP, EUS, advanced polypectomy. Completion of the endoscopy train the trainers course and participation in delivery of basic endoscopy training courses will be encouraged.
About us
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Our main site, St George’s Hospital in Tooting – one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals – is shared with St George’s, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George’s Hospital also hosts the St George’s, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies.
- To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Independent upper GI endoscopist with JAG sign off
- Experience of endoscopic management of GI bleeds
- Experience of lower GI endoscopy
- Experience of audit and research methodology
- ST4+ gastro/hepatology training post or equivalent gastroenterology experience
Desirable
- Independent lower GI endoscopist
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration
Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including the ability to manage databases and image processing systems, which generate reliable research and clinical outcome data sets
- Understand principles of audit
- Understand principles and able to understand research results
Knowledge
Essential
- Good medical knowledge and clinical skills.
- Clear, legible documentation
Desirable
- Some evidence of involvement in research or presentations at meetings/publications
- Research GCP training or willingness to undertake this prior to commencing post
- Knowledge of use of statistics for scientific research
Other
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team worker and able to work independently using initiative
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Expected salary: £37068 – 57570 per year
Location: London
Job date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:46:01 GMT
