Job summary
We are recruiting for a Gastroenterology Consultant post at Frimley Health . The Department comprises 16 Consultants and we are planning to expand substantive numbers within the next 6-12 months
Candidates with ERCP and other therapeutic endoscopic experience are encouraged to apply. We are also likely to be expanding our hepatology and IBD teams.
The ward and Gastro bleeding out of hours cover will be provided at Wexham Park. This will be on a 1:7 basis with a view to change as more colleagues are recruited. The gastroenterology ward (3) is a 24 bedded unit with 6 side rooms and contains liver patients, IBD patents, nutrition patients and general medical patients.
Main duties of the job
When off the wards the post holder will provide two-three clinics per week and two-three endoscopy sessions, attend MDTs, meetings etc. The endoscopy sessions are expected to be provided cross site at Frimley, Wexham and Heatherwood
Weekly MDTs include Colo-rectal, Upper GI and HPB for malignancy as well as IBD, general gastroenterology. In addition, there is a weekly medical Grand Round and a journal club.
Gastroenterology consultants are not part of the GIM on call rota. We will provide weekend Gastro zone review combined with GI bleeding provision on a 1:7 basis. The GI bleeding rota is supported by two fully trained endoscopy nurses who attend for out of hours emergencies.
Frimley Health is proud of its high quality endoscopy services which are provided in a 5 roomed dedicated suite at Frimley, a brand new 2 roomed unit at Heatherwood, where we offer pH, manometry and breath testing. We have 2 procedure rooms in Lady Sobell suite ( in-patient and ERCP) and an additional 2 in the new modular unit at Wexham. Services provided includes capsule endoscopy, single balloon enteroscopy, HALO and EMR therapy to Barrett's and early oesophageal cancers.
We are very well supported by our anaesthetic colleagues and have access to several weekly propofol lists, to support the complex hepatobiliary and luminal work (e.g. Spyglass).
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
On the ward duties will include consultant led ward rounds three times per week, with daily board rounds and new/unstable patient reviews. Time will be allocated for family discussions, specialty reviews on other wards and urgent in-patient endoscopies, admin, referral triage and SPA.
When off the wards the post holder will provide two-three clinics per week and two-three endoscopy sessions, attend MDTs, meetings etc. The endoscopy sessions are expected to be provided cross site at Frimley, Wexham and Heatherwood
Weekly MDTs include Colo-rectal, Upper GI and HPB for malignancy as well as IBD, general gastroenterology. In addition, there is a weekly medical Grand Round and a journal club.
Gastroenterology consultants are not part of the GIM on call rota. We will provide weekend Gastro zone review combined with GI bleeding provision on a 1:7 basis. The GI bleeding rota is supported by two fully trained endoscopy nurses who attend for out of hours emergencies.
Frimley Health is proud of its high quality endoscopy services which are provided in a 5 roomed dedicated suite at Frimley, a brand new 2 roomed unit at Heatherwood, where we offer pH, manometry and breath testing. We have 2 procedure rooms in Lady Sobell suite ( in-patient and ERCP) and an additional 2 in the new modular unit at Wexham. Services provided includes capsule endoscopy, single balloon enteroscopy, HALO and EMR therapy to Barretts and early oesophageal cancers.
We are very well supported by our anaesthetic colleagues and have access to several weekly propofol lists, to support the complex hepatobiliary and luminal work (e.g. Spyglass).
Job description
Job responsibilities
On the ward duties will include consultant led ward rounds three times per week, with daily board rounds and new/unstable patient reviews. Time will be allocated for family discussions, specialty reviews on other wards and urgent in-patient endoscopies, admin, referral triage and SPA.
When off the wards the post holder will provide two-three clinics per week and two-three endoscopy sessions, attend MDTs, meetings etc. The endoscopy sessions are expected to be provided cross site at Frimley, Wexham and Heatherwood
Weekly MDTs include Colo-rectal, Upper GI and HPB for malignancy as well as IBD, general gastroenterology. In addition, there is a weekly medical Grand Round and a journal club.
Gastroenterology consultants are not part of the GIM on call rota. We will provide weekend Gastro zone review combined with GI bleeding provision on a 1:7 basis. The GI bleeding rota is supported by two fully trained endoscopy nurses who attend for out of hours emergencies.
Frimley Health is proud of its high quality endoscopy services which are provided in a 5 roomed dedicated suite at Frimley, a brand new 2 roomed unit at Heatherwood, where we offer pH, manometry and breath testing. We have 2 procedure rooms in Lady Sobell suite ( in-patient and ERCP) and an additional 2 in the new modular unit at Wexham. Services provided includes capsule endoscopy, single balloon enteroscopy, HALO and EMR therapy to Barretts and early oesophageal cancers.
We are very well supported by our anaesthetic colleagues and have access to several weekly propofol lists, to support the complex hepatobiliary and luminal work (e.g. Spyglass).
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience in management of acute stroke, thrombolysis, TIA, stroke rehabilitation and stroke follow up
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK)CCT in Geriatric Medicine and be an independent thrombolysis practitioner. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients. IT skills and computer literacy Knowledge of and training in acute frailty services
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience in management of acute stroke, thrombolysis, TIA, stroke rehabilitation and stroke follow up
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK)CCT in Geriatric Medicine and be an independent thrombolysis practitioner. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients. IT skills and computer literacy Knowledge of and training in acute frailty services
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road
Camberley, Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
