Specialty Doctor in Endoscopy/ ERCP/ Therapeutic EndoscopyinOrpingtoninOrpingtonPUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

This post is based at Princess Royal University Hospital and South Sites

HOURS: 10 PA’s

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor Grade position based within the Endoscopy Department at PRUH site. Applications welcomed from both Gastroenterology and Surgery candidates who are JAG accredited in diagnostic endoscopy.

Opportunities will be available for further training in ERCP / therapeutic endoscopy (EMR, Stenting) within the Endoscopy Department. Successful candidate will be expected to provide diagnostic endoscopy lists within the department and it is envisaged that there will be at least 6 service lists per week, 2 ERCP training lists and 1: 4 weekend lists. There are no on call commitments for this post, but there will ample opportunity to train in endoscopic management of GI bleeds and other therapeutic procedures. Please see attached JD for this post.

The Endoscopy Unit is based at the PRUH. It has two rooms which run seven days a week, two session days. ERCPs are carried out within our Radiology Department. We have a demand of over 14,000 referrals per year. We carry out approx. 450 ERCPs/stenting per year. The PRUH has very busy GI HPB cancer and colorectal service.

There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities including Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional and/or other Activities – work 4 days / week . There are no on call commitments, but the appointee is expected to cover Endoscopy lists at 1: 4 weekends ( sat and Sunday lists ) as part of job plan.

• Perform diagnostic endoscopy procedures
• Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
• Training in ERCP/ Therapeutic Endoscopy – 1-2 ERCP/ Therapeutic lists/ week
• Backfill mixed lists of OGD and colonoscopy to cover for GOTM/ annual leave
• Minimum of 5-6 service lists/ week (diagnostic OGD/ Colonoscopy) –depending on service needs
• 1 clinic- Gastroenterology or Surgery ( depending of candidates primary training)
• Weekend endoscopy sessions- 1: 4 weekends (Saturday and Sunday )
• Vetting of endoscopy referrals as per local and national guidelines
  
  

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

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 trust-wide strategy 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 can take Team King’s to another level.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: dina allam Job title: endoscopy service manager Email address: Telephone number: