Senior Endoscopy Education Fellow | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,329 - £63,152 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6272223/188-MT1134-A |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Applications are invited for a full-time Senior Endoscopy Education Fellow at University Hospital of Southampton (UHS) Endoscopy Unit and Training Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to spend 1 year consolidating diagnostic endoscopy skills whilst developing teaching skills and conscious competence by partaking in academy activities such as immersion weeks, therapeutic skills courses, and ENTS simulation.
In addition, training in an area of advanced endoscopy to match candidates’ requirements can be offered. UHS is a large tertiary referral centre for cancer and complex endoscopy and us such training is available from experts in complex endoscopic resection (EMR/ESD), ablation techniques (RFA/cryotherapy), stricture management, or other areas (e.g. capsule/double balloon endoscopy). You will be encouraged to develop leadership and management skills by learning how to deliver educational content in a variety of settings.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Consolidate diagnostic endoscopic skills with delivery of service GI endoscopy sessions, whilst training to a high level in an advanced endoscopic field to match the candidate’s requirements. For example, this could be complex endoscopic resection (EMR/ESD), ablation techniques, or could extend into other fields of endoscopy (e.g. capsule/ double balloon endoscopy)/ gastroenterology by agreement
• Develop teaching skills and conscious competence by taking part in Southampton endoscopy training academy activities including (but not limited to) delivery of immersive endoscopic training, active participation in basic and therapeutic skills courses including train the trainers, ENTS simulation course, GI haemostasis, and polypectomy. Support and up-skilling will be provided to meet the candidate’s needs
• Develop leadership and management skills by learning how to deliver educational content in a variety of settings
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialty training and have full JAG accreditation in both gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 Basic Salary – MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1134- This vacancy closes on or before: 14th May 2024
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024