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
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date:08/08/2021
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
We are delighted to invite applications for a Full time permanent (10 PA) Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, to join an enthusiastic and dynamic multidisciplinary paediatric Gastroenterology team. We provide comprehensive high quality tertiary Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition service across the South West of England.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join a current team of 5 consultants (4.7 WTE). The applicants must possess CCT or be within 6 months of completing the CCT or equivalent in general paediatrics. They should have at least 2 years sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition in an approved institution and preferably on or eligible for GMC sub-speciality register for Paediatric Gastroenterology.
For more information, please visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916606485
BSPGHAN Virtual Annual Meeting 27th - 29th April 2021
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the organising committee we thank you for making the BSPGHAN Virtual Annual Meeting 27th - 29th April 2021 a success.
We are pleased to inform you that all recordings from the annual meeting are now available via the Conference Portal. Posters and videos will be available until 1 August 2021. - the link is available via the Conference Portal.
Attendance certificates are also available on the same page. Please note- you will need to be logged in to see the download link.
BSPGHAN 2021 Organising Committee
News and Updates
Environmental Enteropathy- Paul Kelly
This is a recording of the the CAPGAN/ BSPGHAN webinar delivered by Professor Paul Kelly, Professor of Tropical Gastroenterology at Barts & The London School of Medicine, UK on 1 July 2021. Produced by KYL.
Gastrointestinal Dystonia in Severe Neurodisabilities- Andrew Barclay
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Andrew Barclay, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, on 26 May 2021. Produced by KYL.
Long-Term Outcomes of Paediatric Liver Diseases- Marianne Samyn
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Marianne Samyn, consultant paediatric hepatologist at King’s College Hospital, on 04 December 2020. Produced by David Wands.
RCPCH COVID Vaccination Update
The College has recently updated its webpage on the COVID-19 vaccine programme with some FAQs. This is available alongside advice for paediatricians published earlier this year on the eligibility of children and young people for COVID-19 vaccines in phase 1 of the...
Open letter to Matt Hancock from IBD UK
Dear Members IBD UK will be sharing this open letter to Matt Hancock on the IBD UK website and Crohn’s & Colitis UK website on Monday morning. We will then be sharing it on social media channels with the attached graphic and copy below, which you are welcome to...
Updated JCVI advice on Covid19 vaccines for adults aged under 30 years
Covid19 Vaccination update 7th April 2021 (replaces advice on BSPGHAN website on 31st January 2021) Today, April 7th, 2021, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has changed their clinical advice on Covid 19 vaccines for those aged under 30 years....
Liver Anatomy and Physiology- Indra van Mourik
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Indra van Mourik, consultant paediatric hepatologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital, on 17 September 2020. Editing by David Wands.
March 2021 Highlights
Dear members I hope this email finds you all well. I trust that you are looking forward to our BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 27-29th April. If you already registered for January, there's no need to re-register for April. A reminder that accepted abstracts...
Managing H. pylori in Paediatric Practice- Richard Hansen
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Richard Hansen, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, on 11 March 2021.
Autoimmune Hepatitis- Deirdre Kelly
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Professor Deirdre Kelly, consultant paediatric hepatologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital, on 06 August 2020. Video editing by KYL.
Upcoming Events
BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 26th – 28th January 2022, Holiday Inn, Birmingham – SAVE THE DATE
Holiday Inn, Smallbrook, QueenswayThe BSPGHAN Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place from 26th - 28th January 2022, Holiday Inn Birmingham Conference Centre Allied Health Professionals and Trainees have again been invited to […]
📣 calling all trainees and those interested in #PGHAN sign up for tomorrow’s excellent session here 📣 #BSPGHAN https://bspghan.org.uk/event/bspghan-trainees-meeting
Great mnemonic for #Pancreatitis #PGHAN
2021 mnemonic for pancreatitis
#medtwitter #ENGDEN
📢 @ajpigott_anna the dangers of button batteries. Keep your children away! ⛔️
This was such a tragic cases my thoughts are with the family affected. Button batteries are in virtually every household. Please ensure they are kept out of toddlers hands. If you think a child may have swallowed one, attend A&E immediately. https://twitter.com/UHNM_NHS/status/1406946611654238212
Jobs
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date:08/08/2021
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
We are delighted to invite applications for a Full time permanent (10 PA) Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, to join an enthusiastic and dynamic multidisciplinary paediatric Gastroenterology team. We provide comprehensive high quality tertiary Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition service across the South West of England.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join a current team of 5 consultants (4.7 WTE). The applicants must possess CCT or be within 6 months of completing the CCT or equivalent in general paediatrics. They should have at least 2 years sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition in an approved institution and preferably on or eligible for GMC sub-speciality register for Paediatric Gastroenterology.
For more information, please visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916606485