Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10PA) post of Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUHFT).
We are seeking a motivated paediatric gastroenterologist / hepatologist to join an established team of 5 consultants in a referral unit serving a population of over 1.5m children and young people in the East of England.
Main duties of the job
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Paediatric Gastroenterology (or CCT equivalent qualification/competency), or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors' professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a friendly and enthusiastic team of around 30 individuals, including clinicians, specialist nurses, therapists, psychologists, research scientists and international fellows. The ideal candidate should have experience in endoscopy and will be supporting a regionally networked service that includes dedicated IBD, HPN and Nutrition teams. Expertise and areas of interest will complement the existing team and should align with the vision of the current service. The successful candidate will also provide shared care liver services with outreach support from Kings College, London.
Our team is passionate about the continuous improvement of our service, working with patients and parents, commercial partners and the third sector to find new ways of achieving better patient outcomes and experience.
The Unit includes a fully-integrated translational research laboratory focused on paediatric gut health. We have an active clinical trials program coordinated by a full-time research nurse, with research activities forming an essential aspect of our service. We have significant collaborations across the biomedical campus and internationally, attracting a steady stream of highly talented clinical and research staff.
We fully support each team member in developing their personal skills and areas of interest, whether contributing to research, taking part in our educational events, or collaborating with national/international centres of excellence to acquire new knowledge.
CUH, together with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust and Cambridge University are well on the way in developments to build a new Cambridge Childrens Hospital on the Addenbrookes campus. This will include a fully integrated physical and mental health wards, as well as dedicated University space for paediatric research. Work is underway with the building expected to open in 2028.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a friendly and enthusiastic team of around 30 individuals, including clinicians, specialist nurses, therapists, psychologists, research scientists and international fellows. The ideal candidate should have experience in endoscopy and will be supporting a regionally networked service that includes dedicated IBD, HPN and Nutrition teams. Expertise and areas of interest will complement the existing team and should align with the vision of the current service. The successful candidate will also provide shared care liver services with outreach support from Kings College, London.
Our team is passionate about the continuous improvement of our service, working with patients and parents, commercial partners and the third sector to find new ways of achieving better patient outcomes and experience.
The Unit includes a fully-integrated translational research laboratory focused on paediatric gut health. We have an active clinical trials program coordinated by a full-time research nurse, with research activities forming an essential aspect of our service. We have significant collaborations across the biomedical campus and internationally, attracting a steady stream of highly talented clinical and research staff.
We fully support each team member in developing their personal skills and areas of interest, whether contributing to research, taking part in our educational events, or collaborating with national/international centres of excellence to acquire new knowledge.
CUH, together with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust and Cambridge University are well on the way in developments to build a new Cambridge Childrens Hospital on the Addenbrookes campus. This will include a fully integrated physical and mental health wards, as well as dedicated University space for paediatric research. Work is underway with the building expected to open in 2028.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Standards
Essential
Professionalism
Essential
Clinical Skills
Essential
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
- Related to the post (1-5)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills (1-5)
Personal Skills
Essential
Understanding of the NHS
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS (1-5)
Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Standards
Essential
Professionalism
Essential
Clinical Skills
Essential
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
- Related to the post (1-5)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills (1-5)
Personal Skills
Essential
Understanding of the NHS
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS (1-5)
Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
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).