Senior Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Fellow in HPB and/or Luminal therapeutic Endoscopy at University Hospital of Southampton (UHS) Endoscopy Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to spend 1 year (extendable to 2 years, by agreement) consolidating diagnostic endoscopic skills with delivery of service GI endoscopy sessions, whilst training to a high level in an advanced endoscopic field to match the candidate's requirements.

UHS is a large, busy, academic, tertiary referral centre for GI bleeding, cancer and complex endoscopy for both luminal and hepatobiliary endoscopy. This includes complex endoscopic resection (EMR/ESD), ablation techniques (RFA), POEM, double balloon Endoscopy, ERCP (including laser lithotripsy and spyglass) and/or diagnostic/therapeutic EUS. These opportunities can be tailored to meet the requirements of the successful applicant in addition to a flexible start date.

Job responsibilities

What you'll do

The post includes service endoscopy sessions to consolidate experience. UHS Endoscopy unit is a renowned training centre and there is an opportunity to take part in training more junior endoscopists and be trainee faculty on the JAG accredited courses we provide. There will be opportunity to take part in research and audit.

What we're looking for

Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialty training and have full JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and a minimum of provisional accreditation in colonoscopy. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay).

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:

1. Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
2. Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
3. A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview.

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 23rd April 2025.

Job Reference: MT1305 - This vacancy closes on or before 10th April 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Full JAG accreditation in Gastroscopy
• Provisional JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy
• Full accreditation in colonoscopy
• Certificate of attendance at JAG Train the Trainers course

Previous or relevant experience

• Demonstration of Endoscopic key performance indicators within JAG standards
• Exposure to advanced endoscopic techniques
• Evidence of training skills
• Experience of leading audit projects
• Research experience/projects
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting

Aptitudes and skills

• Coping with pressure
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
• Evidence of Service development

Living the Trust values

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Depending on experience £61,825 - £70,425 per annum