ST3GastroenterologyFixed Term

Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

£65,048 – £73,992

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

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Posted

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About the role

This post is a full time, fixed term appointment at SpR level in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Medicine at the Bristol Royal infirmary. The post is initially for a 12–14 month period, with the option to extend if appropriate and assuming progress is satisfactory.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic gastroenterology team, working clinically to support both inpatient and outpatient work. There will also be the opportunity to work in luminal research via established research links with the University of Bristol.

In addition, the post holder will be part of the general medical on call rota at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, leading the acute medical take and the out of hours medical inpatient team as medical registrar.

Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

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The Department of Gastroenterology offers exposure to the regional intestinal failure service, experience in working in complex inflammatory bowel disease and in luminal research. The clinical aspect of the post can be tailored to the needs of the post-holder with the aim to provide 2 outpatient clinics per week, seeing both new and follow up patients (inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition and general luminal gastroenterology), supervised by a consultant from the gastrointestinal team. A regular endoscopy list will also be timetabled with additional endoscopy experience available via the daily acute GI bleed lists and adhoc inpatient lists. The remaining clinical time will be spent supporting inpatient work in gastroenterology.

Protected research time will be provided. There are several research themes within the department and the successful applicant will be able to discuss which project most suits their needs and interests.

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All job descriptions are subject to review. Post holders are expected to be flexible and be prepared to carry out any similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.

The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (the NHS KSF) defines and describes the knowledge and skills which NHS staff need to apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a consistent, comprehensive and explicit framework on which to base review and development for all staff. Closely aligned with this job description is a KSF profile supporting the effective learning and development of the post holder in a variety of ways.

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University 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.

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Person specification

Essential

Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
MRCP or equivalent
Advanced Life Support provider
Previous experience of working in in the British NHS Healthcare system (not observing) and completion of CT1/CT2/IMT training
Gastroenterology experience
Able to assess, initially resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
Able to lead cardiac arrest team
Training /experience in Respiratory Failure and management of patients on NIV/CPAP
Understands audit and governance processes
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Good communication skills
Honesty and reliability
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Flexibility
A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK.
ALL sections of the application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines

Desirable

Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Research experience
Endoscopy experience