Consultant Gastroenterologist

We are excited to announce that we are expanding gastroenterology services at Heartlands Hospital. We therefore invite applications from enthusiastic, dedicated colleagues to join us, and seek individuals with a range of expertise to complement our existing sub-speciality interests.

Our recent, successful consultant recruitment process means we are now fully staffed in hepatobiliary medicine. Although any other sub-speciality interests will be considered, we particularly welcome colleagues with an interest in inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, upper gastrointestinal disease (including advanced endoscopic techniques), functional gastro-intestinal disorders, complex colonoscopy/bowel cancer screening, or hepatology. This is an exciting time to join our thriving department, as we work together to further develop comprehensive, high quality care for our patients.

The post holders will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for the provision of a high-quality secondary and/or tertiary gastroenterology service to complement the existing subspecialisation within the department.

Clinical responsibility includes outpatient clinics (specialist +/- general) and endoscopy lists, as well as supporting inpatient care and providing specialist advice to both primary and secondary care health professionals. Ward cover is shared on a rotating 7-day consultant of the week model. We also participate in the out of hours GI bleed rota.

Development of a sub-speciality interest is actively encouraged, and continuous quality improvement is supported. Our consultants are expected to lead by example and foster good working relationships with staff, patients and carers alike. Multi-disciplinary team work is a key part of our ethos, with all healthcare professionals actively working together to achieve our aim of excellent care for all.

Contribution to both undergraduate and post graduate education is expected. There are ample opportunities for research and development, with interests encouraged and supported.

The final job plan will be agreed on appointment. Depending on the needs of the department, the job plan could have elements of flexible working or annualised sessions.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

Comprehensive clinical knowledge of gastroenterology is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

Entered on the GMC Register

Eligible for inclusion on the GMC specialist register in gastroenterology & general medicine or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Consultant

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

11127

Job locations

Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH

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