Clinical Director of Gastroenterology

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Job description

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a new Clinical Director of Gastroenterology to join us!

Main duties of the job

The purpose is to provide clinical leadership and support to the Chief Medical Officer in overseeing the Gastroenterology Service across CHEC, including providing perspectives improving clinical pathways and programmes that deliver improvements in quality and patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational performance and strategic development of the gastroenterology service. This will include accountability for high quality patient care, patient safety, clinical quality and governance, the delivery of agreed performance and financial objectives, and ensuring that the service operates with the needs of patients as its highest priority. The role holder will also be responsible for undertaking direct clinical work in the gastroenterology service by providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the gastroenterology pathway.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job responsibilities

1. Review existing practices and ensure that continuous improvement, which considers models of best practice and best use of resources, are incorporated into plans.
2. Work closely with the Director of Operations and Chief Medical Officer to ensure delivery plans are compatible, that activities across the service are appropriately coordinated and integrated, and that opportunities for more efficient and effective ways of working are fully realised.
3. Constantly review the performance of the service and ensure that it meets all service delivery targets.
4. Actively explore and implement opportunities for cost improvement.
5. Lead the development of the research and audit strategies and implementation plans within the gastroenterology services.
6. Lead the team in CQC readiness, improvement plans, and provide advice when required and maintain adherence to CQC standards and regulations.
7. Regularly review Key Performance Indicators for the service and for individual clinicians.
8. Design and contribute to the annual audit programme.
9. Take a key lead in JAG accreditation of all endoscopy sites.
10. Involvement in the creation and review of policies and standard operating procedures relevant to the service.
11. Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the gastroenterology pathway.
12. Perform a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
13. Conduct thorough pre-procedure assessments and obtain informed consent from patients.
14. Interpret findings accurately and provide timely feedback to patients, referring physicians and healthcare teams as required.
15. Ensure doctors in the service participate in the appraisal process and contribute to the appraisal system.
16. Involvement in recruitment of permanent and sessional clinicians in line with the company's HR processes.
17. Ensure that clinicians maintain a fitness to practice.

Person Specification

Experience

• Full GMC Registration, with licence to practice.
• Extensive experience as a Consultant Gastroenterologist.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement clinical strategies in line with organisational objectives.
• Experience in service improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterology conditions.
• Proven leadership experience within a healthcare setting, with a track record of successfully leading and managing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including clinicians, management, and patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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