This post is for a training fellowship of up to 1 year in advanced endoscopy, suitable for individuals in the latter stages of their Specialist Registrar training in Gastroenterology. The applicant will join a large academic department of Gastroenterology based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the University of Aberdeen. There are specialist clinics for IBD, and all aspects of Liver disease. Service commitment would be expected in the form of 4-5 endoscopy lists but there is no ward or on-call commitment. The endoscopy service is currently providing a 7 day service, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake some of the service lists at the weekend. An endoscopy-related clinic could be incorporated into the job plan.

Advanced endoscopy training for 3 lists per week will be matched to the needs of the applicant. Time will be available in the job plan for attendance at MDT meetings and clinical administration. In addition, participation in research/audit projects would also be expected, under the supervision of one of the consultants. There is an expectation of participation in teaching within the endoscopy service.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be trained in ERCP (including Spyglass and biliary manometry), and Endoscopic Ultrasound (including pseudocyst drainage); at least a year of training in grade I ERCP is necessary. Previous experience in endoscopic ultrasound would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.