Job summary
Employer heading
Complex Polyp Advanced Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
We're looking for a hybrid position for Gastroenterologist and Complex Polyp Advanced Fellow.
You will be joining a dynamic and innovative team of experts in therapeutic endoscopy, gaining hands-on experience of advanced endoscopic technics under the supervision of the leaders in Endosurgery, whilst also supporting the day to day running of a busy and expanding gastroenterology department.
Main duties of the job
The primary duties of the post are to attend 4 endoscopy sessions per week with advanced endoscopy therapy (e.g. Piecemeal EMR, ESD and combined endoscopy -laparoscopic therapy) that will be undertaken at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital (QEQM). Depending on the experience of the candidate, there will be hands-on experience under the supervision of experts in therapeutic endoscopy. There are also strong links to academic medicine within the department and the post holder will have the opportunity to actively participate in a clinical and preclinical research setting. The Advanced Fellow will therefore be committed to initiate, supervise, and conduct a program of audits, prospective data collection and analysis leading to scientific papers. Active participation in Complex Polyp MDM will provide regular exposure to complex polyp cases including the pre-assessment and follow-up surveillance. As well as taking an active role in all activities within the department, the successful candidate will also be expected to have a strong commitment to teaching, including the teaching/training of junior registrars/fellows and nursing staff in endoscopy related activities.
Working for our organisation
The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate is a vibrant district general hospital and specialist centre for gynaecological cancer, providing emergency and elective services and comprehensive trauma, orthopaedic, obstetrics, general surgery and paediatric services within a coastal and rural geography. It has modern operating theatres and an ITU, a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, a Renal satellite service and Cancer Unit, and co-located adult and elderly mental health facilities. It has a well-equipped postgraduate teaching centre and staff accommodation, and will host the Clinical Trials Unit for Kent, currently under development. The site has attracted national investment, with funding to expand its busy emergency floor.
Margate and its surrounding coastal towns and villages provide beautiful beaches, charming places of historic interest and stunning countryside. With excellent schools, a wealth of leisure facilities and easy family days out on your doorstep, alongside beautiful and affordable housing stock, the perfect work-life balance couldn’t be easier to achieve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The primary duties of the post are to attend 4 endoscopy sessions per week with advanced endoscopy therapy (e.g. Piecemeal EMR, ESD and combined endoscopy -laparoscopic therapy) that will be undertaken at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital (QEQM). Depending on the experience of the candidate, there will be hands-on experience under the supervision of experts in therapeutic endoscopy. There are also strong links to academic medicine within the department and the post holder will have the opportunity to actively participate in a clinical and preclinical research setting. The Advanced Fellow will therefore be committed to initiate, supervise, and conduct a program of audits, prospective data collection and analysis leading to scientific papers. Active parcipitation in Complex Polyp MDM will provide regular exposure to complex polyp cases including the pre-assessment and follow-up surveillance. As well as taking an active role in all activities within the department, the successful candidate will also be expected to have a strong commitment to teaching, including the teaching/training of junior registrars/fellows and nursing staff in endoscopy related activities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- Minimum of Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS or graduate of a UK medical school
Desirable criteria
- Full JAG Accreditation
- JAG TTT (Train the Trainer) course
Skills
Essential criteria
- Minimum 200 colonoscopies
- Vigilant about safety
- Deliver best outcomes
- Assist in improving services
Desirable criteria
- Audit and Research experience
- Medical Registry completion and management experience
- Assisting with complaints / incident reports
Experience
Essential criteria
- Welcoming and Polite
- Attentive and helpful
- Advocate for patients and colleagues
- Continued personal development
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Z Tsiamoulos
- Job title
- Complex Polyp Lead and Gastroenterologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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