WELCOME
Welcome to the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (known as BSPGHAN), the national, professional and academic society which represents specialty colleagues working for infants, children and young people with digestive and liver disorders.
WHO WE ARE
BSPGHAN is a society that brings together colleagues from a range of professional disciplines and is recognised by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) as the society responsible for this field of paediatric medicine.
BSPGHAN’s membership is renowned for its friendliness and inclusivity. Membership stands at around 500 members, comprising consultants and specialist trainees in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition; affiliated health care professionals such as specialist dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and scientists. This breadth of membership is a great benefit to the society and the wide range or professionals serve to represent our models of care for families. BSPGHAN has Professional groups and Working Parties to advocate for the key issues that our patients face.
Read more about us here.
Jobs
BSPGHAN Non Technical webmaster
Council is pleased to re-advertise the call for the position of non-technical webmaster to oversee the content of the new BSPGHAN website.
Locum Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Find out more about a vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Hampstead.
Parenteral Nutrition Nurse Specialist – Gastroenterology
Find out more about a Parenteral Nutrition Nurse Specialist job vacancy at GOSH.
News and Updates
International Academy of Paediatric Endoscopy Training: Training the Paediatric Colonoscopy Trainers – JAG Approved (UK)
Venue: Venue: Sheffield Children’s Hospital, western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH
Discounts available for BSPGHAN affiliated delegates.
New Guideline: Assessment, monitoring and management of deliberate and accidental paracetamol overdose in Children
Joint Guideline proposed by the Children’s Specialised Liver Services at King’s, Birmingham, and Leeds.
10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS 2024)
From world-class networking opportunities and learning new best practices to acquiring a global perspective of the current state of paediatrics, this congress provides state-of-the-art knowledge and connections that will transform not only your career but the field globally.
National Percutaneous Endocopic Gastrostomy Course
A unique opportunity to both observe and practice the different techniques of PEG insertion.
INAC 2024 – the 9th International Neonatology Association Conference
5th – 8th December 2024, Berlin, Germany.
UK – Joint Intestinal Rehabilitation Meeting (JIRM)
The Nutrition team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital would like to cordially invite all interested health professionals to a national intestinal rehabilitation meeting discussing difficult paediatric intestinal failure patients
Proposed Prolonged Jaundice Pathway following national audit 2022- 2023
UK Multi-center practice and adaptation of Guidelines from NICE and Liver centre conjugated hyperbilirubinemia pathway
Grid practice interview evening
The BSPGHAN trainee committee would like to invite you to join our practice interview evening on 16th January 2024.
UK Monogenic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Virtual Grand Round
Transforming the care of patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease.
UK Joint 4th Intestinal Rehabilitation Meeting (JIRM)
2nd November 2023 from 12-2pm. Virtual event, Sheffield.
The Nutrition team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital would like to cordially invite all interested health professionals to a national intestinal rehabilitation (UK- Joint Intestinal Rehabilitation Meeting; JIRM) meeting discussing difficult paediatric intestinal failure patients.
Upcoming Events
BSPGHAN Education Series: No time? Tips on including PGHAN research within busy jobs
Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 24, 2024 12:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: No time? Tips on including PGHAN research within busy jobs […]
BSPGHAN Education Series: Genetic aetiologies of acute liver failure
Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jul 19, 2024 01:00 PM London Topic: BSPGHAN Education Series: Genetic aetiologies of acute liver failure Speaker: Dr R Hegarty […]
National Percutaneous Endocopic Gastrostomy Course
A unique opportunity to both observe and practice the different techniques of PEG insertion in children*WHERE? Northern General Hospital, Medical Education Centre, SheffieldWHEN? 13 September 2024 Course fees are £500. […]
International Academy of Paediatric Endoscopy Training: Training the Paediatric Colonoscopy Trainers – JAG Approved (UK)
Venue: Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH Discounts available for BSPGHAN affiliated delegates. Download the agenda (PDF) Download the flyer for more details (PDF)
10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS 2024)
Date: 17-20 October 2024 Location: Vienna & Online From world-class networking opportunities and learning new best practices to acquiring a global perspective of the current state of paediatrics, this congress […]
INAC 2024 – the 9th International Neonatology Association Conference
5th – 8th December 2024 Berlin, Germany INAC is geared to address practical problems in Neonatology with a global lens, engaging delegates from all over the world who participate in […]
Jobs
BSPGHAN Non Technical webmaster
Council is pleased to re-advertise the call for the position of non-technical webmaster to oversee the content of the new BSPGHAN website.
The appointee will work closely with John Lister Consulting who currently maintain the website to ensure that all content is up to date. The post will involve:
- Selection of evidence based guidelines and position papers ( with advice from the chairs of the WGs) as well as pertinent review papers for uploading to the “Guideline” section of the website
- Coordination with the chairs of the WGs to update the monthly “Journal Scan” section of the website
- Review of the “News and Updates” section of the website to ensure all news / adverts are up to date
- Development of new website initiatives / modernisation
- Working with the Trainee representative on Council to develop the online toolkit (course) to encourage trainees into gastroenterology
- Attending approximately 3 monthly Council meetings (a hybrid of virtual and face to face meetings) to participate in dialogue about website development and other Council business
Please note that the technical aspects of the webmaster role will continue to be covered by James Fletcher from John Lister Consulting.
Please send an expression of interest and a short CV to admin@bspghan.org.uk.
Closing date 15 September 2023.
Best wishes
Jutta Koeglmeier
Consultant paediatric Gastroenterologist
Chair of the Education Working Group
Locum Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Hampstead
- Fixed Term - 6 months
- 8 PA post
- Salary: £88,364.00 to £119,133.00 a year. Per annum, pro rata
- Job Type: Fixed term
- Closing Date: 13/04/2023
- Staff Group: Medical & Dental
- Job Ref: 391-RFL-5165485
Parenteral Nutrition Nurse Specialist – Gastroenterology
Job Overview
We have an amazing opportunity for a band 6 to join our team!
The Home PN team consists of two band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists and one band 6 Nurse Specialist . The team care for a designated caseload of patients providing teaching and support to families and local hospitals as well as patients within the trust. The service provides care for patients from point of referral for Home PN training, through teaching, discharge planning and long term management/support in the community. Most referrals are from the gastro/SNAPS/BMT specialties. The complexity of the patients are varied and include psychological and social care needs to which the team have an input in gathering the right support from external agencies. The nurse led services also include clinic follow ups and keeping in contact via MyGosh.
The service allows for decreased inpatient admissions and for patients and carers to be more empowered to be in their home environment. You must have a passion and drive for maintaining good service provision.
Main duties of the job:
- To work alongside two band 7 practitioners with a defined caseload of children and families incorporating a care co-ordination remit as agreed.
- To provide effective nursing, expertise, advice and support to a team / department and ensure the provision of high quality care to children and families.
- To act as a role model and highly competent practitioner.
- To act as a designated resource to children and families, and other professionals caring for them.
- To facilitate the development of the all staff within the team.
- To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Download here.