Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: MC75
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 302-25-7038293-MHR-M
- Employer
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary/Leigh Infirmary
- Town
- Wigan
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology
NHS Medical & Dental: MC75
Choose Well - Choose WWL
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Job overview
This post is designed to provide senior support to the Gastroenterology inpatient team in their management of emergency admission.Ìý Additional clinical responsibility will include support of the outpatient endoscopy service, gastroenterology clinic and general medical oncall within the Division of Medicine at WWL.Ìý
The post will be based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary and there may also be endoscopy outsourcing list opportunities. The post holder will work alongside a Consultant Gastroenterologists and be responsible to the clinical leads in Endoscopy.Ìý
The post holder will work alongside the established gastroenterology consultants to support provision of outpatient services. We would expect the post-holder to actively participate in at least one quality improvement and one audit project whilst in post. There will also be opportunity to join research with an established Gastroenterology research fellow.
Main duties of the job
Support of the Gastroenterology ward primarily in the afternoons by facilitating the junior team in terms of patient management and procedures.Ìý A morning service and/or training endoscopy list will be included in the timetable according to experience also with 1 supervised outpatient clinic and 1 emergency endoscopy list.Ìý Time will be available for audit/research and one session for patient or service-related administration work.
The post-holder will also be committed to supporting the weekly journal club and medical oncall rota or Gastroenterology oncall rota depending on clinical experience.
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical activity will be under the supervision of Dr Smith (Clinical Lead Gastroenterology) and Dr Keld (Clinical Director)
The post holder is expected to:
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHave and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council. Medical Staff are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defense organisations
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShare in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýMaintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIntegrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in a ward team
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýLiaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues The post holder is expected to have the following skills and attributes:
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýA wide experience in both outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology and general medicine
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýExperience and training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýMembership of the Royal College of Physicians
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýExperience and interest in teaching
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýAn appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýEvidence of engaging with clinical governance including audit
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýExcellent communication and leadership skillsÌý
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Minimum four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Endoscopy services at WWL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Endoscopy experience
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-ordinate safely
- JAG accreditation sign off for colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
Desirable criteria
- Experience in ERCP and emergency endoscopy
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of hospital policies and procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Daniel Whitehouse
- Job title
- Medicine Recruitment Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03007073716
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- [email protected]
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