Senior Clinical Fellow Gastroenterology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology for a full-time, fixed-term post. The role involves inpatient and outpatient duties, with training opportunities available. The successful applicant will contribute to a 7-day on-call rota and participate in clinical governance activities.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice is essential.
• Research experience or publications in the field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality inpatient care to Gastroenterology inpatients.
• Participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance programme.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in Gastroenterology

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Higher degree

Job description

Job summary

This is a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow post in Gastroenterology, in response to service need. The post is fixed-term for 4 months until September 2025.

We are seeking a doctor to join the Gastroenterology Department at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The role involves inpatient and outpatient duties. While primarily a service post, training opportunities will be available for successful applicants.

Applicants unable to undertake the duties of a full-time post due to personal reasons will be given equal consideration. If appointed, the job content will be modified accordingly in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

All employees, including the appointee, are expected to participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance programme, including clinical audit, quality improvement, clinical guidelines and pathways, professional development, appraisal, and risk management.

The role primarily involves delivering high-quality inpatient care to our large cohort of Gastroenterology inpatients. The inpatient teams are divided into three areas: luminal Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. The successful applicant will likely rotate through these teams.

The Department operates a 7-day-a-week, 8am-8pm on-call rota for Gastroenterology emergencies, to which the appointee will contribute. There will be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics, MDTs, and gain experience in endoscopy. The role offers a mix of service provision and training opportunities.

The appointee will be allocated a Clinical/Educational Supervisor to identify and plan training and personal development opportunities.

About us

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of England's busiest teaching trusts, serving over 900,000 people across Norfolk, North Suffolk, and surrounding areas. In 2016/17, our staff of 7,500 delivered over 816,000 outpatient appointments, 90,000 day cases, and 90,000 inpatient admissions.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, located on the Norwich Research Park, is a 1,200-bed teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities, providing a wide range of secondary and tertiary services. It opened in 2001 and will celebrate 250 years of hospital history in Norwich in 2022.

Cromer and District Hospital, in Cromer on the North Norfolk coast, serves the North Norfolk population. Redeveloped in 2012, it offers outpatient services, day case operations, and a Minor Injuries Unit. The hospital marked 150 years in 2017/18.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and further information, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Registration

• Full GMC registration with license to practice (Essential)

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent (Essential)
• Higher degree (Desirable)

Experience

• Overseas nationals must have 5 years of NHS training in the specialty (Essential)
• Research experience or publications in the field (Desirable)

Interests

• Interest in Gastroenterology, including inpatient, outpatient, and endoscopy (Essential)
• Sub-specialty interest in Upper GI (Desirable)

Communication

• Effective communication with clinical colleagues, pathology, and support staff
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

Applicants requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered equally. Further information is available on the trust's website. From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the past 10 years if they resided for 12 months or more.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, please see the relevant UK registration guidelines.

Employer details

• Employer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
• Address: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust, Norwich, NR4 7UY
• Employer's website: [Link to be provided]