Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (12 fixed term contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-0862MEDQE
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £61,542 - £99,216 Basic per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Gastroenterology in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, looking to expand on specialist services.
Our team has a burgeoning research portfolio, including high-profile national studies. We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialisms. We offer a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers.
Main duties of the job
The primary duties of the post are to attend 10 endoscopy sessions per month 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 precipitation in Complex Polyp MDM will provide regular exposure to complex polyp cases including the pre-assessment and follow-up surveillance. 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. There is mandatory attendance of the Complex Polyp MDM every Thursday. The proposed post is for 40 hours per week.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
§ Comply with GMC guidance, all clinical risk management processes and national and local infection control policies and procedures
§ Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk
§ Participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships
§ Communicate effectively with all other medical and service departments within the hospital, and with GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient
§ Undertake non-emergency work during premium time as required
§ Respond to patient complaints in line with our complaints policy
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Specialist Degree in Gastroenterology
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Full JAG accreditation
- JAG TTT (Train the Trainer) course
- CCST Specialist Registration or to be obtained within 6 months of interview date or CESR
- MRCP UK
- MRCP Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) or European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH)
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 200 colonoscopies before JAG accreditation and MDM experience
Desirable criteria
- Audit and Research experience
- Experience in managing a medical registry
Clinical governance
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
- Experience of Audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience assisting with complaints and incident reports
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Upholds the Trust Values
- GMC code of conduct
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Willingness and ability to travel across sites if required
- Upholds and models the trust values
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Ioannis Bollas
- Job title
- Consultant lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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