Job summary
We have an opportunity for an individual to join us here at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust as we transform the way we deliver healthcare across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Your role will incorporate clinic and endoscopy; out of hours GI bleed commitment as well as inpatient workloads, giving a wide variety to the working day.
If you'd like to visit we can arrange an overnight stay so you can have a look around and meet the team. Travel and accommodation will be on us and we are sure that you'll like it so much you'll want to stay,
We can offer a range of exciting ways to enhance both your professional and personal life. We can give you:
- Access to Research, Development and Innovation services
- National and International conference attendance
- Leadership development, coaching and mentoring
- Flexible working opportunities
- Teaching opportunities due to our strong relationship with the University of Exeter Medical School - we would welcome any discussion about a senior honorary academic title with the medical school too.
On behalf of the team, I look forward to meeting you soon.
Main duties of the job
Please see the job description for the full scope of this position.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Gastroenterology department.
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
- To attend meetings as appropriate.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Experience of working within Gastroenterology
- Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
- Delivery in therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy
Desirable
- Train the Trainers Course
- Management Course
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills
- Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Experience of working within Gastroenterology
- Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
- Delivery in therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy
Desirable
- Train the Trainers Course
- Management Course
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills
- Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5
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).
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