Consultant Gastroenterologist

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Boston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a whole time (10 programmed activities plus UGI Bleed on-calls) appointment as a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our supportive and forward-thinking Gastroenterology team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Teaching NHS Trust (ULTH), based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

This is an established post developed to support the expansion of gastroenterology and endoscopy services at ULTH.

Applicants with an interest in ERCP would be regarded favourably.

In parallel to this post, the service is also advertising for a permanent consultant gastroenterologist post based at the Lincoln County Hospital site.

Main duties of the job

The successful post-holder will:

1. Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of patient care.
2. Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
3. Develop and maintain good working practices.
4. Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.
5. Provide support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

This post is to meet the growing demand for gastroenterology services across the county in addition to supporting daily senior review of up to 15 inpatients at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, and the emergency upper GI bleed on-call rota.

The post sits within the department of gastroenterology and, managerially, within the speciality medicine business unit. It is anticipated that with this post the consultant gastroenterologists will work as a team to ensure robust and appropriate cover of the wards and gastroenterology referrals.

Teamwork is an essential requirement.

The post-holder will take responsibility for their continuing professional development (CPD) and will be supported by the Trust when appropriate. The post-holder will also be required to be committed to ensuring their revalidation is completed and up to date.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Information technology
Essential

1. Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Qualifications & Certifications
Essential

1. Current valid GMC registration
2. MRCP or equivalent
3. Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

1. An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
2. Hepatology training and/or Nutrition experience
3. G(I)M certification

Clinical effectiveness
Essential

1. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Teaching & Training
Essential

1. Experience of undergraduate / post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines

Desirable

1. Teaching diploma / qualification.

Endoscopy
Essential

1. Wide Experience of diagnostic and basic therapeutic upper and lower techniques

Desirable

1. Advanced intervention or ERCP / EUS / Capsule endoscopy experience.

Management
Essential

1. Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.
2. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
3. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures.
4. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Desirable

1. Management training or qualification.
2. Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
3. Evidence of developing a high-quality, high-performance service.

Research
Essential

1. Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

1. Peer reviewed publications.

Personal Attributes
Essential

1. Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
2. An enquiring and critical approach to work
3. Caring attitude to patients.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, other staff and agencies.

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