Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Gastroenterology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
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Job overview
Job Title: Consultant in Gastroenterology
Hours per week: Ìý37.5 hours per week (10 sessions per week)
Perm/Fixed Term:Ìý Permanent
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Closing Date: 17th January 2025
Interview Date:Ìý TBCÌý
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Main duties of the job
- The main purpose of the post is to further develop and support the expansion of existing gastroenterology and hepatology services and provide support for a 24/7 acute GI bleed service.
- There is a need within the department for the expansion of hepatology services and other gastroenterology subspecialty would be supported. An interest in ERCP and EUS is is desirable and further interest in advanced endoscopy would be welcome.
- The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with Dr Sankara Raman, Dr Edmond Sung, Dr Matilda Beckley, Dr Noor Hossain, Dr Shakil Kathawala, Dr Kayal Asghar and Dr Gordon Wood for running a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service. This includes a direct access endoscopy service, a fast-track two week referral service for the patients with possible gastrointestinal cancer and support for the colorectal multi-disciplinary team meeting.
- The post holder will also provide support for the development and establishment of the Gastroenterology Day Unit, providing subacute management of patients with urgent gastroenterology and hepatology needs avoiding acute admission and timely management of acutely unwell patients.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision toÌý‘excel at patient care’ Ìýtakes centre stage.Ìý An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.Ìý Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:Ìý On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plusÌý bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Take on-going responsibility for patients under his/her care.
- Provide additional support for existing Gastroenterology services and develop and establish subspecialty gastroenterology interests which may include hepatology. Development of EUS/ERCP skills are encouraged.
- Provide support for the existing GI bleed 24/7 on call service, with a 1 in 6 rota.
- Participate in endoscopy training and develop faculty training skills to participate in JAG accredited endoscopy courses.
- Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
- Develop and maintain good communications with General practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
- Participate in the development of the care of patients arriving as emergencies.
- Participate and encourage two way communications encompassing briefing systems as appropriate.
- Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure that all trust wide standards are maintained to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by GEH.
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate legal and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety, Standing financial Instructions and Incident Reporting.
- Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
- Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
- Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors and other staff within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of doctors in training, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of foundation year doctors.
- Ensure own practice is up-to-date which will include taking responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review system.
- Participate in the continuing professional development scheme of an appropriate medical college and the Trust & University Joint Appraisal scheme.Ìý
- The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) – CESR or European Community Rights.
Desirable criteria
- MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
- An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Thorough & broad training in Gastroenterology
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualification in education
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Experience of having supervised and supported research students
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- ERCP skills
- Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Desirable criteria
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
Other
Essential criteria
- Fluent in verbal and written English
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Good previous attendance record
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
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 Sankara Raman
- Job title
- Director of Medical Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
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