About this role
Job summary
The Senior Clinical Fellowwillbe a valued team member, participating inin-patient and outpatientcare of gastroenterology and general medical patients.Whilst covering the wards the post-holder would be expected to participate in ward-rounds and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
We welcome applications from those who wish to work less than full time or full time.
You willwork under the supervision of the Gastroenterology Consultantsand usually be based on thePrestonSite,although you may be asked to cover duties at the Chorley site when required.There will be opportunities to see in-patient Gastroenterology referrals and attend specialist out-patient clinics. When not covering thewardsthe successful applicant would be expected to attend a wider number of speciality clinics as well as endoscopy sessions. The postpermanentand will provide goodtraining in Gastroenterology with exposure to some tertiary specialist services.
Main duties of the job
The gastro SCF will form a key part of the gastroenterology team.Whilst covering the wards the post-holder would be expected to participate in ward-rounds and ward multi-disciplinary team meetings. There are daily Consultant ward rounds providing ample opportunities for teaching and development on a dedicated Gastroenterology ward.
Therearea variable number of outlying medical patients who are shared between existing medical teams. There will be opportunities to see in-patient Gastroenterology referrals and attend specialist out-patient clinics such as Viral Hepatitis, Nutrition and Hepatology. When not covering the wards,the successful applicant would be expected to attend clinics as well as endoscopy sessions. The post will providetraining in Gastroenterology with exposure to some tertiary specialist services.
About us
Modern Education Centres are based at both Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites and offer excellent library and study facilities, including PC/Internet support for staff and students.
As a Teaching Hospital, we encourage all our staff to participate in teaching and training at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. We are committed to developing our teaching and academic activities and can facilitate meeting any training needs for these roles.
We support the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal Colleges and are committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The Trust will pay the annual subscription so that you can access the JRCPTB national e-portfolio. This will enable you to collect evidence of your experience and the attainment of specific competencies. You will also be provided with an educational supervisor and be encouraged to undertake assessments (SLEs, MSFs etc) in line with speciality trainees. This will be particularly valuable for doctors who may want to join a training program in the future or for those who may want to apply for CESR.
You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
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The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBChB or equivalent Full MRCP Valid ALS
Experience Essential
At least three years working in hospital medicine following primary medical qualification At least 2 years working in GIM or a medical speciality
Desirable
Completion of core medical training or equivalent Experience in Gastroenterology Computer Literacy Experience of required practical procedures
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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)