Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy

The post will be predominantly based at The University Hospital of North Tees with a level of cross site working at The University Hospital of Hartlepool. The post is advertised on a full time basis. Any candidate who is unable to work full time will be eligible to apply and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed in consultation with consultant colleagues and the Clinical Lead in Gastroenterology

The successful applicant will be able to negotiate the remaining 5 sessions, with the options of:

• Endoscopy-related research, often undertaken in conjunction with Newcastle University and the Northern Region Endoscopy Group.
• Endoscopy teaching and research into teaching as part of the Northern endoscopy training academy & northern endoscopy training centre
• ERCP/EUS training
• University Qualifications – masters of education or research for example through our local universities (Teesside, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham)
• improvement projects within the department
• Additional clinical or SPA activities
• The post-holder will be required to;

• Work closely with the operations team for the smooth running of the endoscopy unit on a daily basis that will require regular vetting of referrals and support the admin and nursing team.
• Contribute to endoscopy training and the nursing education within the endoscopy department.
• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences
• Take part in educational supervision meetings and annual appraisals (mandatory) carried out by the Clinical Lead. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
• Take part in clinic governance process within endoscopy and gastroenterology.
• Undertake continuing professional development.
• Perform any other appropriate duties which may be required on an unexpected basis

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Heavisides Job title: General manager Email address: steven.heavisides@nhs.net