Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultant in Gastroenterology based predominantly at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This post is an exceptional opportunity to join the multi-award Sheffield Teaching Hospitals GI Directorate.
The appointee must be a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent and is expected to have completed higher specialist training or equivalent in Gastroenterology. It is desirable that the appointee holds a higher medical degree (i.e. MD or PhD). We are particularly seeking an individual with expertise in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to join a talented IBD team providing tertiary and quaternary referral services.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register (for Gastroenterology) or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted candidates will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible, with colleagues for provision of Gastroenterology services. The post comprises 10 PAs per week (1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) / 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCCs) including 0.5PA on call activity). This includes 3 outpatient clinics per week to support sub-specialty service of patients with IBD and 2 endoscopy lists per week. A Consultant of the day model is in operation for acute specialist take and out of hours bleeds. There is also an on and off ward rota to deliver front door and base ward care Gastroenterology/Hepatology care.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Directorate is led by Dr Kumar Basu (Clinical Director) and has extensive facilities for outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic activity on both RHH and NGH sites. It is one of the largest in the UK with 18 Luminal Gastroenterologists and 6 Hepatologists. The Academic Unit of Gastroenterology has 6 Professors (honorary academic staff), 2 Senior Lecturers and a Wellcome Fellow. There have been 15 sequential fellows all of whom have had MDs or PhDs successfully awarded at the University of Sheffield (each individual published between 10 to 20 peer reviewed publications). The publication and funding track record of the department is over £8 million pounds worth of funding over the 10 year period (a third of which was portfolio) and over 450 publications over a ten year period of which more than 50% are original research papers with novel data.
The department has been recognised both nationally and internationally. Researchers and clinicians within the department have received the European Rising Star Award in GI research (2010), the UK Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal (2011), Julie Wallace Memorial Award (2016), Silver Medal (2017) & Bengt Ihre Award (Swedish GI Medal 2017) the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Hopkins Endoscopy Prize (2012, 2017, 2019).
The clinical services are integrated with research programmes and have been equally recognised with the Coeliac UK Healthcare Award (2010) and the inaugural BSG NationalGI Care awards (2011 & 2014) for the Sheffield Small Bowel Endoscopy Service, GI Bleed service & Primary Care outreach. In 2012 the PEG team won both Health Service Journal primary care and integrated clinical care awards. In 2013 the Coeliac Service has been awarded the inaugural Complete Nutrition Coeliac Health Care Award (2010 & 2016) & Clinical Nutrition Professional of the Year 2017. The luminal and IBD services were recognised in BMJ and SAGE awards in 2014.
The areas of clinical research interest are inflammatory bowel disease, small bowel endoscopy, coeliac disease, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding, irritablebowelsyndromeandgastrointestinalbleeding. Although the units strengths have been in clinical research there have been continued and sustained links with basic science collaborators depending on which research project is undertaken.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Directorate is led by Dr Kumar Basu (Clinical Director) and has extensive facilities for outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic activity on both RHH and NGH sites. It is one of the largest in the UK with 18 Luminal Gastroenterologists and 6 Hepatologists. The Academic Unit of Gastroenterology has 6 Professors (honorary academic staff), 2 Senior Lecturers and a Wellcome Fellow. There have been 15 sequential fellows all of whom have had MDs or PhDs successfully awarded at the University of Sheffield (each individual published between 10 to 20 peer reviewed publications). The publication and funding track record of the department is over £8 million pounds worth of funding over the 10 year period (a third of which was portfolio) and over 450 publications over a ten year period of which more than 50% are original research papers with novel data.
The department has been recognised both nationally and internationally. Researchers and clinicians within the department have received the European Rising Star Award in GI research (2010), the UK Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal (2011), Julie Wallace Memorial Award (2016), Silver Medal (2017) & Bengt Ihre Award (Swedish GI Medal 2017) the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Hopkins Endoscopy Prize (2012, 2017, 2019).
The clinical services are integrated with research programmes and have been equally recognised with the Coeliac UK Healthcare Award (2010) and the inaugural BSG NationalGI Care awards (2011 & 2014) for the Sheffield Small Bowel Endoscopy Service, GI Bleed service & Primary Care outreach. In 2012 the PEG team won both Health Service Journal primary care and integrated clinical care awards. In 2013 the Coeliac Service has been awarded the inaugural Complete Nutrition Coeliac Health Care Award (2010 & 2016) & Clinical Nutrition Professional of the Year 2017. The luminal and IBD services were recognised in BMJ and SAGE awards in 2014.
The areas of clinical research interest are inflammatory bowel disease, small bowel endoscopy, coeliac disease, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding, irritablebowelsyndromeandgastrointestinalbleeding. Although the units strengths have been in clinical research there have been continued and sustained links with basic science collaborators depending on which research project is undertaken.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post
- Endoscopic experience for 5 years with appropriate JAG accreditation
Desirable
- Expertise in the management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease equivalent to advanced training module
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post
- Endoscopic experience for 5 years with appropriate JAG accreditation
Desirable
- Expertise in the management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease equivalent to advanced training module
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
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).
