Clinical Fellow ST5+ in Endoscopy

1 post - Fixed Term for One Year

6^th August 2024 – 5^th August 2025. 

Now in its 8^th year our successful Clinical Fellowship in Endoscopy programme is seeking a new Full-time Fixed Term Clinical Fellow (Post CCT or as OOPE) to join the dynamic team of Endoscopists in NHS Tayside.

This post offers the opportunity to obtain further training in endoscopic techniques including colonoscopy alongside endoscopic service delivery. The post would suit a candidate looking to achieve full accreditation in colonoscopy: to consolidate and enhance colonoscopy skills, including polypectomy as well as advanced colonic polypectomy / EMR skills. There is also the opportunity to deliver therapeutic OGD, including emergency hemostasis procedures.

There is the opportunity to deliver specialist clinics in IBD, Hepatology and General Gastroenterology

Involvement in the active clinical research of the department, completion of a Train the Endoscopy Trainers Course and teaching on the local JAG accredited endoscopy training courses will be encouraged.

There is no requirement for ward work or on call.

CCST/CCT/CESR (CP) in Gastroenterology or appropriate Specialty is desirable or approval for OOPE will be required.

This is a full-time post for a Fixed Term period of 1 Year; job plan is negotiable but typically could include upskilling in colonoscopy, service delivery lists, outpatient clinic, CPD and admin time. 

Informal enquiries are welcome by contact with Dr Michael Miller, Clinical Lead for Endoscopy Services, Michael.miller1@nhs.scot or Dr Max Groome Consultant Gastroenterologist maximillian.groome@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.