Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow (Registrar grade) to join the dynamic Paediatric Gastroenterology Department at Nottingham Children's Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre in August 2024 for a period of 12 months. This is a full time post with no out-of-hours responsibility.
The post will be suitable for candidates who wish to augment their training within the sub-specialty of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (PGHAN). With plenty of opportunity for experience in paediatric endoscopy and JAG accredited endoscopy trainers, training in paediatric endoscopy will be encouraged depending on the needs of the candidate.
The post will also be suitable for Senior Trainees who wish to gain some experience within the specialty prior to embarking on a formal training programme elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the duties included with the agreed Job Plan. This includes clinical, teaching and research responsibilities.
The department of Paediatric Gastroenterology at Nottingham Children's Hospital is a tertiary service serving a population of 2.6 million. We provide comprehensive tertiary inpatient and outpatient Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition services for the local community in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and parts of Leicestershire. Within the children's hospital the department provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic services. It works closely with the neonatal surgical service and runs the nutritional rehabilitation programme including looking after children on home PN.
There is a collaborative working arrangement with adult gastroenterology with who we look after a growing cohort of adolescents with IBD going through the transition programme. There are Regional Liver clinics with visiting colleagues from Birmingham Children's Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.
In addition to the functions provided by the Nutrition Support Team the specialty provides consultations for a number of co-located services including surgery, renal transplant, paediatric intensive care, spinal surgery, oncology and general paediatrics. The appointee will be expected to fulfil all duties described
About us
The department of Paediatric Gastroenterology at Nottingham Children's Hospital is a tertiary service serving a population of 2.6 million. We provide comprehensive tertiary inpatient and outpatient Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition services for the local community in Notts, Lincs, Derbys and parts of Leics. Within the children's hospital the department provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic services. It works closely with the neonatal surgical service and runs the nutritional rehab programme including looking after children on home PN. There is a collaborative working arrangement withadult gastroenterology with who we look after a growing cohort of adolescents with IBD going through the transition programme. In addition to Nutritional consults the specialty provides consultations for a number of co-located services including surgery, renal transplant, paediatric intensive care, spinal surgery, oncology and general paediatrics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See link to Job Description for more in-depth detail.
The appointee will be expected to fulfil all duties described and within the agreed Job Plan.
Person Specification
Audit research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
Qualificatons
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of appointment and full eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Paediatric competencies
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology or another paediatric sub-specialty
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and assessing students/allied health professionals and post-graduate trainees
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH