Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Participation in the out of hours upper GI Bleed rota)
- Job ref
- 412-MED-6705698
- Employer
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leighton Hospital
- Town
- Crewe
- Salary
- 拢105,504 - 拢139,882 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/01/2025
Employer heading
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Consultant
Job overview
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist to continue the development of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications from individuals with a specialist interest in any area of Gastroenterology would be welcomed.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice, and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).
The post is offered on a full-time basis; however, the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
The proposed AAC date is 23/01/2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant, along with the existing Consultant Gastroenterologists will participate in the 鈥榠n hours鈥 upper GI bleed service, whereby there will be a named 鈥淕astroenterologist of the Week鈥 who will be the point of contact for any referrals into endoscopy. This Consultant will determine the urgency and priority of the endoscopy required.听 Daily in-patient slots are protected for any referral to endoscopy
There is an out of hours Consultant Gastroenterologist/ GI bleed rota which operates 听on a 1 in 8 frequency and will include weekend and bank holidays.听 At the weekend / bank holiday the Consultant on call will attend site for three hours between听 09.00am and midday to conduct a ward round to see new referrals, discharges and acutely unwell patients. They will also provide in-reach into the Acute Medical Unit. Following this,听 听the on-call is non resident.听 Weekday out of hours on-call is non resident after 5:00p.m. unless there is a requirement to come in for an emergency endoscopic procedure.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,听child health,听maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
The 10 PA job plan is split into 8 PAs of Direct Clinical Care and 2 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity per week as follows:
8 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) including outpatient clinics, endoscopy, and admin
2 PAs for SPA including one core SPA is for private continuing professional development, appraisal and personal KPIs. The second SPA will consist of audit, service developmental, junior doctor supervision and research.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration and LTP
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate Gastroenterology experience
- Appropriate experience in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Endoscopic Ultrasound
Ability
Essential criteria
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexibility of approach
- Commitment to clinical risk management and the implementation of clinical governance
- Effective team leader
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
- Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
- Research leading to MD or PhD
Teaching and Education
Essential criteria
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Special interest in role development and staff training
- Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
Other
Essential criteria
- High ethical / professional standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Full driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Naveen Mohandas
- Job title
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01270 612017
- Additional information
Dr Shirley Hammersley, Associate Medical Director,听
Tel: 01270 273520
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