King's College Hospital Endoscopy Unit is delighted to advertise for dynamic, interested individuals to join our team as Clinical Fellows in Endoscopy. Applications are welcome from appropriately qualified trainees with appropriate accreditation.
The purpose of these posts is to support service delivery in particular the provision of weekend endoscopy (on a 1:6 basis) as well as weekday backfill and infill for vacant lists. As such, successful candidates must be fully accredited to perform independent upper and lower GI endoscopy.
Candidates should express, in their application, an interest to join one of the clinical themes (with the opportunity to cross-cover between individuals) with supporting reasoning.
Choice of theme will be discussed at interview and allocated on discussion with theme leads and appropriateness to the experience and interests of applicants. For interested candidates, support towards a higher degree may be considered.
Together with the other team members, to deliver elective endoscopy including backfill and weekend endoscopy as a timetabled activity. Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The provision of a first class clinical service
To commit to weekend working in endoscopy to 1:6 Sat/Sun
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
