Clinical Fellow in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Medicine and Endoscopy
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £41,750 - £64,288 pa + 1A banding (50%) + Ldn Weighting |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, W2 1NY |
| Cwmni: | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7705055/290-TDPA-319-A |
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A Vacancy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Medicine and Endoscopy to commence in September 2025
The successful candidate will support the HPB service, develop the research work being carried out in the department and receive tertiary level training in HPB medicine, ERCP and EUS. The post has been established for six years and previous candidates have completed large volumes of training EUS and ERCP cases, going on to Consultant posts in Tertiary HPB Centers.
The duties of these posts include a service commitment of 2-3 ERCP/EUS lists and 3 general endoscopy lists a week, HPB out-patients clinics at Hammersmith. The post holder will also attend the benign and malignant pancreatic MDTs and the liver MDT and a weekly ERCP governance meeting Some of the endoscopy sessions will be flexible to support the ‘backfill’ of lists.
Applicants should be at or near the end of their specialist training and should be JAG accredited for diagnostic OGD, colonoscopy and polypectomy, with audit data satisfying standard JAG auditable outcomes.
HPB medicine at Imperial College Healthcare has grown significantly over the last 10 years, delivering 600 ERCPs and 600 EUS procedures a year supporting both the HPB Surgery and upper GI cancer pathways at the Trust. This post is designed to support the HPB service, develop the research work being carried out in the department and provide the post holder with tertiary level training in HPB medicine, ERCP and EUS. The post has been established for six years and previous candidates have completed large volumes of training EUS and ERCP cases, going on to Consultant posts in Tertiary HPB Centres.
It is a requirement that applicants are JAG accredited at upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy as provision of service lists in general endoscopy is a key part of the role. Previous significant experience of exposure to ERCP and / or EUS is also a pre-requisite.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and controlprocedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Key areas of responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to ensure high quality HPB and gastroenterology services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
The post holder will undertake 1 HPB out-patients clinics at Hammersmith, 2-3 ERCP / EUS training lists and and 3 general endoscopy lists per week. They will also attend the benign and malignant pancreatic MDTs and the liver MDT and a weekly ERCP governance meeting Some of the endoscopy sessions will be flexible to support the ‘backfill’ of lists.
While the post will be based at The Hammersmith, at least one Endoscopy session per week will be at one of the other Imperial sites.
There will be a commitment to the out-of-hours endoscopy service at either SpR or Consultant level dependent on the seniority of the postholder.
3.1 Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Acute & General Medicine and Gastroenterology
§ The post holder must be medically qualified and be an SpR or maintain GMC specialist registration.
§ They maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post.
§ They must ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
§ They must ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
§ The Trust supports the requirements of CME as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
3.2 Research, Teaching and Training
The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and junior medical staff. They will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research within the department.
3.3 Performance Management
The post holder will work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
§ Clinical efficiency e.g. length of stay reductions, reducing cancelled procedures and DNA rates.
§ Quality outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates.
§ Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes; participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
§ Operational efficiency e.g. day case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
It will be particularly important for the post holder to contribute to the clinical management of endoscopy.
3.4 Medical Staff Management
The post holder will:
§ Work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors’ hours are compliant with EWTD and New Deal;
§ Ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments;
§ Participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as delegated by the Divisional management team;
§ Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle;
§ Be responsible for the ongoing appraisal of all doctors in training, Trust doctors and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Divisional management team.
3.5 Governance
The post holder will:
§ Review clinical outcomes in designated clinical areas using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Divisional management team.
§ Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and ensure resulting actions are implemented.
§ Work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Divisional management team.
§ Ensure NICE clinical requirements are reviewed, implemented and monitored.
§ Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
§ Keep fully informed about best clinical practice and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Divisional management team.
§ Be a role model for good infection control practice to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
3.6 Leadership and Team Working
The post holder will be expected:
§ To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
§ To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College London as required.
§ To chair meetings as necessary.
§ To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
§ To adhere to Trust/Departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
3.7 Administrative duties
The postholder will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of individual patients, and to contribute to the proper functioning of the clinical department, including involvement in audit and clinical governance.
This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026
Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Medicine and Endoscopy to commence in September 2025
The successful candidate will support the HPB service, develop the research work being carried out in the department and receive tertiary level training in HPB medicine, ERCP and EUS. The post has been established for six years and previous candidates have completed large volumes of training EUS and ERCP cases, going on to Consultant posts in Tertiary HPB Centers.
The duties of these posts include a service commitment of 2-3 ERCP/EUS lists and 3 general endoscopy lists a week, HPB out-patients clinics at Hammersmith. The post holder will also attend the benign and malignant pancreatic MDTs and the liver MDT and a weekly ERCP governance meeting Some of the endoscopy sessions will be flexible to support the ‘backfill’ of lists.
Applicants should be at or near the end of their specialist training and should be JAG accredited for diagnostic OGD, colonoscopy and polypectomy, with audit data satisfying standard JAG auditable outcomes.
HPB medicine at Imperial College Healthcare has grown significantly over the last 10 years, delivering 600 ERCPs and 600 EUS procedures a year supporting both the HPB Surgery and upper GI cancer pathways at the Trust. This post is designed to support the HPB service, develop the research work being carried out in the department and provide the post holder with tertiary level training in HPB medicine, ERCP and EUS. The post has been established for six years and previous candidates have completed large volumes of training EUS and ERCP cases, going on to Consultant posts in Tertiary HPB Centres.
It is a requirement that applicants are JAG accredited at upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy as provision of service lists in general endoscopy is a key part of the role. Previous significant experience of exposure to ERCP and / or EUS is also a pre-requisite.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and controlprocedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Key areas of responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to ensure high quality HPB and gastroenterology services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
The post holder will undertake 1 HPB out-patients clinics at Hammersmith, 2-3 ERCP / EUS training lists and and 3 general endoscopy lists per week. They will also attend the benign and malignant pancreatic MDTs and the liver MDT and a weekly ERCP governance meeting Some of the endoscopy sessions will be flexible to support the ‘backfill’ of lists.
While the post will be based at The Hammersmith, at least one Endoscopy session per week will be at one of the other Imperial sites.
There will be a commitment to the out-of-hours endoscopy service at either SpR or Consultant level dependent on the seniority of the postholder.
3.1 Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Acute & General Medicine and Gastroenterology
§ The post holder must be medically qualified and be an SpR or maintain GMC specialist registration.
§ They maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post.
§ They must ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
§ They must ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
§ The Trust supports the requirements of CME as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
3.2 Research, Teaching and Training
The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and junior medical staff. They will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research within the department.
3.3 Performance Management
The post holder will work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
§ Clinical efficiency e.g. length of stay reductions, reducing cancelled procedures and DNA rates.
§ Quality outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates.
§ Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes; participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
§ Operational efficiency e.g. day case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
It will be particularly important for the post holder to contribute to the clinical management of endoscopy.
3.4 Medical Staff Management
The post holder will:
§ Work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors’ hours are compliant with EWTD and New Deal;
§ Ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments;
§ Participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as delegated by the Divisional management team;
§ Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle;
§ Be responsible for the ongoing appraisal of all doctors in training, Trust doctors and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Divisional management team.
3.5 Governance
The post holder will:
§ Review clinical outcomes in designated clinical areas using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Divisional management team.
§ Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and ensure resulting actions are implemented.
§ Work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Divisional management team.
§ Ensure NICE clinical requirements are reviewed, implemented and monitored.
§ Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
§ Keep fully informed about best clinical practice and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Divisional management team.
§ Be a role model for good infection control practice to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
3.6 Leadership and Team Working
The post holder will be expected:
§ To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
§ To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College London as required.
§ To chair meetings as necessary.
§ To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
§ To adhere to Trust/Departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
3.7 Administrative duties
The postholder will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of individual patients, and to contribute to the proper functioning of the clinical department, including involvement in audit and clinical governance.
This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026