About this role
Job summary
This Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) post has been designed to provide liver clinical training after the Foundation years with the aim of increasing clinical exposure to medicine. It would be suitable for trainees in General Internal Medicine who are considering a career in Gastroenterology or Hepatology.
The JCF will be rotated through Liver medicine firms and will be exposed to a wide variety of advanced clinical procedures, in a busy tertiary hospital. This post offers numerous opportunities to develop clinically as well as to perform research and implement quality improvement projects where desired.
During the year the main focuses of the JCF will be to work in the Liver Unit delivering a high-quality service. He or she will work with the team to participate in the day to day running of the wards and to be involved in outpatient clinics. He or she will be expected to conduct audits and participate in learning opportunities to develop the individual to a more senior level by the end of the rotations. Support will be given to individuals who wish to perform clinical research and to present at national and international meetings.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a rota shared by 10 junior clinical fellow level or equivalent. This provides a timetable of fixed clinical commitments which would be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Institute. There may be an element of administrative duties. Primarily clinical commitments are ward-based and will involve the trainee rotating between blocks of general hepatology, pretransplant assessment, and post-transplant management. The rota also includes twilight and night shifts where the doctor will be fully supported by a specialist registrar and Consultant on call with them.
The Post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies at the request of the appropriate consultant in discussion, where practical, with both senior and junior colleagues. The Post holder would not be expected to undertake work of this kind for long periods of time.
Medical clearance and in some circumstances, examination is required prior to appointment
The Post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and the General Whitley Council.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies at the request of the appropriate consultant in discussion, where practical, with both senior and junior colleagues. The Post holder would not be expected to undertake work of this kind for long periods of time. Medical clearance and in some circumstances, examination is required prior to appointment.
The Post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and the General Whitley Council.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration Essential
Full registration with GMC and understanding of the importance of good medical practice Registerable medical qualification
Desirable
MRCP or equivalent Active involvement in CPD
Training and Experience Essential
Completed at least house jobs /Foundation Year Training with appropriate periods spent in acute medicine
Desirable
Previous experience of General Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology & liver medicine
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)