Consultant Gastroenterologist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 April 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham leads the way in the delivery of Gastroenterology across the Midlands.

Across the Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope sites we have over 20 likeminded professionals who dedicate themselves in a variety of subspeciality interests to include inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, hepatology and advanced endoscopy.

Our colleagues pride themselves on leading through clinical excellence- supporting patients in accessing healthcare to build healthier lives and create environments for all staff to ensure they feel safe, valued and appreciated.

As a JAG accredited centre and one of the largest trusts in the country we offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastroenterological conditions.

With waiting lists at the forefront, we need to ensure our patients can rely on and access our service in a timely and efficient manner, and we are committed to delivering first class care to all.

In return you can expect a warm welcome from the wider Good Hope team(s) and can rest assured in the knowledge that we are striving for excellence in the delivery of patient care.

Our vision is to build healthier lives for the people in our communities, we live and breathe our values of Kind, Connected and Bold. Further information on how you can join this amazing team can be obtained either via the application process or by contacting the clinical lead for Gastroenterology, Dr Mark Andrew, on 0121 424 7494

Main duties of the job

Success in this role will see you taking part in a 7-day rota where you will utilise your broad experience of Gastroenterology, and be clinically responsible for outpatient and endoscopy lists, inpatient care and GI bleeding. A subspeciality interest will be encouraged and supported.

To contribute and complement the clinical delivery and development of a specialist service provision.

All aspects of GI disease complexity are welcome and can cover nutrition services, hepatology,IBD,and Bowel cancer screening.

To manage an average of 2-3 endoscopy sessions and average of 2-3 outpatient clinics per week dependant on specialist interests and job planning.

To participate in the acute gastroenterology ward rota

To participate in the management of inpatient gastroenterology services

To participate in the emergency GI Bleed service

To provide specialist advice to colleagues

To work to directorate agreed management guidelines.

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:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer 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. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

304-KSA-9006845

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be responsible, together with other members of the department for the provision of a high-quality gastroenterology service to complement the existing sub-specialisation within the department. The final job plan would be agreed on appointment; however, the successful candidate would be expected to undertake a mix of general gastroenterology, endoscopy, GI Bleed on call and ward cover. Development of a sub-speciality interest is encouraged. Depending on the needs of the department, the job plan could have elements of flexible working or annualised sessions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Entered on GMC Register

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Entered on GMC Register

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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