Job summary

Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroendocrine Tumours & Gastroenterology (Specialty Registrar Higher level) based at the University Hospital of Wales. This post is available for one year in the first instance but may be extendable up to a maximum of 24 months by mutual agreement.

The post is available from 4th September 2023, however an earlier date may be available.

Main duties of the job

Working with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and a number of specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout South Wales, you will be responsible for care for outpatients and inpatients with neuroendocrine tumours.

You will attend Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinics, including virtual clinics and preparation, and be responsible for outpatient care for patients from South Wales, under supervision.

You will attend, prepare and present cases at the South Wales NET Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, other regional NET meetings, service meetings and undertake administrative tasks related to patients. There will be an opportunity to contribute to internationally unique research and service improvement activities as part of the national service, in addition to educational activities. You will supervise junior doctors and medical students.

You will cooperate with the NET Clinical Nurse Specialists, NET dietician, and administrative staff, with regards to inpatient/outpatient and GP queries, and coordination of referrals from other organisations.

There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will perform some general gastroenterology/hepatology duties including gastroenterology/hepatology ward cover and retrieval at UHW and possibly endoscopy, depending on the ability of the candidate.

There is no commitment to an out-of-hours rota.

About us

Cardiff, the City and the Capital of Wales, has a typical air of a cosmopolitan city, being the administrative, business, cultural and education centre for Wales. Cardiff has much to offer, modern shopping centres, Edwardian arcades with exclusive boutiques and a large indoor market.Cardiff Castle sits in the middle of the city along with impressive buildings such as the City Hall and the National Museum of Wales. For entertainment, Cardiff has many venues - the Millennium Centre, Motorpoint Arena and St David's Hall for world class concerts, the New Theatre and Sherman Theatre, large cinema complexes as well as Chapter Arts Centre.The city also contains the Welsh National Ice Rink and the National Sports Centre and the Millennium Rugby Stadium. The development of some 2,700 acres of Cardiff Bay has created a 500 acre lake, 8 miles of waterfront and a new commercial and leisure environment. The Vale of Glamorgan stretches to the coast and is dotted with small country villages. Situated in the Vale are the picturesque beaches of Southerndown and Llantwit Major. Within an hour from Cardiff is varied countryside - the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification

Working with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and a number of specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout South Wales, you will be responsible for care for outpatients and inpatients with neuroendocrine tumours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• oIntercalated Degree
• oMSc or PHD
• oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)

Previous Experience

Essential

• oMRCP Part 1 & 2
• oGastroenterology experience
• oManaging patients in an outpatient setting
• oAttendance at MDT meetings

Desirable

• oComplex gastroenterology or endoscopy experience
• oFull MRCP
• oPresentation at national or regional conferences

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• oUp to date with current medical practices
• oExperience in formal teaching of medical students, junior doctors or nursing staff

Desirable

• oExperience in conducting audit and quality improvement projects

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• oMotivated and efficient
• oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• oFlexible, caring and hardworking
• oAbility to work as part of a team

Other

Essential

• oCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practise
• oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract
• oSatisfactory Health Clearance
• oSatisfactory DBS Clearance

Desirable

• oAbility to speak Welsh

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