Job summary
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
(TRFT) are working together in partnership to develop an integrated
Gastroenterology Medical unit delivering Consultant-led care across the two
sites, serving a joint population of over 500 000 allowing for the opportunity
to accommodate multiple sub-specialty interests and a diverse, flexible job
plan to suit all applicants
We are
currently looking to appoint a Consultant into the Gastroenterology Department
to support delivery of the current model and we aim to continue to expand the
team further across both sites. The post holder will be expected to undertake
sessions on both hospital sites.
This
is a full time, permanent post; however, applicants who would like to work
flexibly or on a job share basis would also be considered.
Candidates
must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical
experience in all aspects of general gastroenterology including hepatology and
competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy and be able to care for Gastroenterology
in-patients on the medical ward. Competency in ERCP would be highly desirable
(but not essential).
Main duties of the job
The
main duties and responsibilities of the Consultants are set out below:
To
provide with consultant colleagues a service in Gastroenterology to the
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BFHT) and Rotherham NHS Foundation
Trust (TRFT) this post would be based at TRFT.
To
contribute to the multi-disciplinary team working
To
liaise with Social Services Departments, General Practitioners and Voluntary
organisations as required
To
advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise
To
offer advice to medical, nursing, managerial and other staff on appropriate
matters
To
carry out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required
To
participate in the formal appraisal and revalidation of junior medical staff in
accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians and the
Regional Postgraduate Dean
To
contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity including
Continuing Professional Development
To
contribute if appropriate to the training of nurses, paramedical, scientific
and technical staff
To
participate in medical audit on a regular basis and to help develop it
To
provide information as required from time to time for legitimate management
purposes, for example to support job planning, service development etc.
To
support the Clinical Director with appropriate advice in regard to the
development of services at BFHT & TRFT
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in
our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving
significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud
of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for
this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff
are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
As an employee of
Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of
our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or
disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome applications
from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on their skills,
qualifications, and experience.
We take equal
opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously,
this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working
from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any
flexibility that you may require.
We hope that you will choose to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
attached Job Description.
Both Barnsley
& Rotherham Hospitals have well-established departments of
Gastroenterology, offering a comprehensive range of gastroenterology and
endoscopic services. Consultant
colleagues have interests in Endoscopy (including Endoscopic Ultrasound,
Capsule endoscopy, advanced therapeutic endoscopy), Nutrition, Hepatology and
Hepatobiliary medicine. There is also an
expanded team of clinical nurse specialists and non-medical endoscopists. We
have three liver nurse specialists doing Fibroscan and hospital /
community-based clinics, four Inflammatory Bowel Disease nurses across the two
sites and a nurse led Capsule endoscopy and iron-deficiency service at Barnsley
Hospital.
We offer
diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy including complex EMR with the
opportunity to develop this further in conjunction with Dr Said and Dr Soliman,
diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and ERCP, capsule endoscopy and
stenting for upper and lower GI malignancy.
Both sites have
full JAG accreditation and are centres for bowel cancer screening in South
Yorkshire; Both endoscopy
units have the latest Olympus 290 series stacks and endoscopes and stat of the
art equipment and accessories.
The
Gastroenterology team are active in a wide range of research activities
including participation in many NIHR portfolio studies, and there is an
exciting opportunity to expand this across both sites to become a leading
centre for research in both South Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire and Humber
footprint. Abstracts are regularly
presented at national and international meetings.
The
departments are regularly involved in teaching upper GI endoscopy and
colonoscopy both locally and nationally as well as delivering a well-received
therapeutic endoscopy-training day as part of the South Yorkshire
Gastroenterology Training programme.
There is also an active endoscopy nurses monthly teaching program.
We receive students from Sheffield and Cyprus
medical schools. The Job attract an
Honorary Senior Lecturer status with Sheffield medical school.
Among our Gastroenterology consultants cohort
is the lead for Integrated clinical services in Gastroenterology across South
Yorkshire and an ex-RCP regional advisor. Four of the consultants are faculties
on national colonoscopy training courses and one has a mentorship status with
the Bowel Cancer Screening program.
We work in close collaboration with the
Gastroenterology colleagues in both Sheffield and Leeds teaching hospitals with
easy access to tertiary referrals services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
attached Job Description.
Both Barnsley
& Rotherham Hospitals have well-established departments of
Gastroenterology, offering a comprehensive range of gastroenterology and
endoscopic services. Consultant
colleagues have interests in Endoscopy (including Endoscopic Ultrasound,
Capsule endoscopy, advanced therapeutic endoscopy), Nutrition, Hepatology and
Hepatobiliary medicine. There is also an
expanded team of clinical nurse specialists and non-medical endoscopists. We
have three liver nurse specialists doing Fibroscan and hospital /
community-based clinics, four Inflammatory Bowel Disease nurses across the two
sites and a nurse led Capsule endoscopy and iron-deficiency service at Barnsley
Hospital.
We offer
diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy including complex EMR with the
opportunity to develop this further in conjunction with Dr Said and Dr Soliman,
diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and ERCP, capsule endoscopy and
stenting for upper and lower GI malignancy.
Both sites have
full JAG accreditation and are centres for bowel cancer screening in South
Yorkshire; Both endoscopy
units have the latest Olympus 290 series stacks and endoscopes and stat of the
art equipment and accessories.
The
Gastroenterology team are active in a wide range of research activities
including participation in many NIHR portfolio studies, and there is an
exciting opportunity to expand this across both sites to become a leading
centre for research in both South Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire and Humber
footprint. Abstracts are regularly
presented at national and international meetings.
The
departments are regularly involved in teaching upper GI endoscopy and
colonoscopy both locally and nationally as well as delivering a well-received
therapeutic endoscopy-training day as part of the South Yorkshire
Gastroenterology Training programme.
There is also an active endoscopy nurses monthly teaching program.
We receive students from Sheffield and Cyprus
medical schools. The Job attract an
Honorary Senior Lecturer status with Sheffield medical school.
Among our Gastroenterology consultants cohort
is the lead for Integrated clinical services in Gastroenterology across South
Yorkshire and an ex-RCP regional advisor. Four of the consultants are faculties
on national colonoscopy training courses and one has a mentorship status with
the Bowel Cancer Screening program.
We work in close collaboration with the
Gastroenterology colleagues in both Sheffield and Leeds teaching hospitals with
easy access to tertiary referrals services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a Gastroenterology caseload Skill in diagnostic and therapeutic upper G/I, Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Experience in GIM adequate to manage GIM ward caseload and on call.
- Adequate experience in participating in an acute GI Bleeds rota Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the flexibility in the work pattern required
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including general gastroenterology outpatient work
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
- Ability to empathise
- Ability and evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent Full GMC registration, and on the specialist register OR Full GMC registration, and within 6 months of specialist registration in Gastroenterology due to completion of or application via CESR with the submission completed at time of application.
Further criteria
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Evidence of effective teaching to medical students and doctors in training and to the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Desirable
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
- Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits Evidence of past involvement in a research project
- Knowledge of the EWTD and changes in junior doctor training
- Evidence of formal management training
- Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a Gastroenterology caseload Skill in diagnostic and therapeutic upper G/I, Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Experience in GIM adequate to manage GIM ward caseload and on call.
- Adequate experience in participating in an acute GI Bleeds rota Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the flexibility in the work pattern required
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including general gastroenterology outpatient work
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
- Ability to empathise
- Ability and evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent Full GMC registration, and on the specialist register OR Full GMC registration, and within 6 months of specialist registration in Gastroenterology due to completion of or application via CESR with the submission completed at time of application.
Further criteria
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Evidence of effective teaching to medical students and doctors in training and to the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Desirable
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
- Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits Evidence of past involvement in a research project
- Knowledge of the EWTD and changes in junior doctor training
- Evidence of formal management training
- Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
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).
