Job summary
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Applications are invited for the post of
Consultant in Gastroenterology at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust.
There is one full time post available; based
primarily at South Tyneside Hospital. There may be a requirement for the post
holder to fulfil some duties at another site from their base.
We are looking for an outstanding, highly
motivated individual to join our established team of twelve consultants (a
thirteenth consultant will be joining early 2024) and specialist nurses in
providing and facilitating a comprehensive high quality gastroenterology
service for our patients. The successful applicant will work 10 PAs within the
speciality with the opportunity to work part time/flexible working/increased
PAs. All subspecialty interests are encouraged. The trust is an immersion
endoscopy training site for the Northern region. There are exciting
opportunities to be involved in various roles in the Northern Endoscopy
Training Academy (NETA).
The Gastroenterology department sits within
the Directorate of General Internal Medicine across two sites. The team oversee their inpatients in two
dedicated wards (one on each site).
A full range of outpatient services are
provided. The department is well supported by an excellent team of junior
doctors, nursing staff and administrative support.
Main duties of the job
As a medical consultant at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT trust, you will have continuing responsibility
for care of your inpatients and outpatients. You will be in charge of inpatients
of consultant colleagues during periods of on call duty, holidays, study leave
and short term sickness. You will be expected to supervise junior medical staff
allocated to you and you may be a nominated educational and clinical supervisor
to identified junior medical staff assigned to gastroenterology with
appropriate training provided if necessary. You will also be expected to
undertake, as part of the team, an active role in regular departmental clinical
governance meetings.
You will share responsibility for
provision and development of the gastroenterology service with the consultant
team and successful recruitment will help to develop seven day services at the
South Tyneside site.
The post holder is expected to possess
Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and to be on the GMC
Specialist Register for both General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at
the time of taking up the post.
It
is anticipated that the entire team will contribute to co-ordinated working
across both sites and improve efficiency and patient pathways.
Significant
research opportunities are available and members of the team lead and/or are
involved national studies in endoscopy and gastroenterology.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
As a medical consultant at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT trust, you will have continuing responsibility
for care of your inpatients and outpatients. You will be in charge of
inpatients of Consultant colleagues during periods of on call duty, holidays,
study leave and short term sickness. You will be expected to supervise junior
Medical Staff allocated to you and you may be a nominated educational and
clinical supervisor to identified junior medical staff assigned to Gastroenterology
with appropriate training provided if necessary. You will also be expected to
undertake as part of the team an active role in regular departmental Clinical
Governance meetings.
You will share responsibility for
provision and development of the Gastroenterology service with the consultant
team and successful recruitment will help to develop seven day services at the
South Tyneside site.
The post holder is expected to possess
Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and to be on the GMC
Specialist Register for both General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at
the time of taking up the post.
It
is anticipated that the entire team will contribute to co-ordinated working
across both sites and improve efficiency and patient pathways. Development of
subspecialty interest would be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
As a medical consultant at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT trust, you will have continuing responsibility
for care of your inpatients and outpatients. You will be in charge of
inpatients of Consultant colleagues during periods of on call duty, holidays,
study leave and short term sickness. You will be expected to supervise junior
Medical Staff allocated to you and you may be a nominated educational and
clinical supervisor to identified junior medical staff assigned to Gastroenterology
with appropriate training provided if necessary. You will also be expected to
undertake as part of the team an active role in regular departmental Clinical
Governance meetings.
You will share responsibility for
provision and development of the Gastroenterology service with the consultant
team and successful recruitment will help to develop seven day services at the
South Tyneside site.
The post holder is expected to possess
Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and to be on the GMC
Specialist Register for both General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at
the time of taking up the post.
It
is anticipated that the entire team will contribute to co-ordinated working
across both sites and improve efficiency and patient pathways. Development of
subspecialty interest would be encouraged.
Person Specification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in Gastroenterology and general medicine
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
Desirable
- Demonstrate active involvement in medical simulation
- Demonstrate as high level of understanding in human factors influencing patient safety
Special Requirements
Essential
- Will normally be required to live within 10 miles of main base (although reasonable requests will be agreed with the Medical Director)
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Evidence of leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Gastroenterology and general medicine
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Postgraduate Thesis
- HRUK exam or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
Person Specification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in Gastroenterology and general medicine
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
Desirable
- Demonstrate active involvement in medical simulation
- Demonstrate as high level of understanding in human factors influencing patient safety
Special Requirements
Essential
- Will normally be required to live within 10 miles of main base (although reasonable requests will be agreed with the Medical Director)
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Evidence of leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Gastroenterology and general medicine
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Postgraduate Thesis
- HRUK exam or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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