Consultant Gastroenterologist
Posted 4 days ago
- Crewe, Cheshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 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/#####.
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.
About us 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. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
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.
Job responsibilities The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the#####3 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 development, 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order#####75 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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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/#####.
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.
About us 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. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
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.
Job responsibilities The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the#####3 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 development, 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order#####75 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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