Consultant Gastroenterologist

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 £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 23/01/#####
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#####5.
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 ‘in hours’ upper GI bleed service, whereby there will be a named “Gastroenterologist of the Week” who will be the point of contact for any referrals into endoscopy. This Consultant will determine the urgency and priority of the endoscopy required. Daily in-patient slots are protected for any referral to endoscopy.
There is an out of hours Consultant Gastroenterologist/ GI bleed rota which operates on a 1 in 8 frequency and will include weekend and bank holidays. At the weekend / bank holiday the Consultant on call will attend site for three hours between 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, the on-call is non resident. 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, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
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 th#####03 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 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 Appropriate Gastroenterology experience
Appropriate experience in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy
Experience in Endoscopic Ultrasound
Ability Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexibility of approach
Commitment to clinical risk management and the implementation of clinical governance
Effective team leader
Audit and Research Relevant experience in clinical audit
Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
Ability to develop evidence based practice
Research leading to MD or PhD
Teaching and Education Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Recognised teaching skills course
Special interest in role development and staff training
Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
Other 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
Key Messages
· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
· All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
· Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders A#####974 (Exceptions) Or#####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.
Name Dr Naveen Mohandas Job title Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead Email address ##### Telephone number 01270 612017 Additional information
Dr Shirley Hammersley, Associate Medical Director,
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Tel: 01270 273520

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