Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to join the Gastroenterology at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist, on a 6 month FTC.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with ten other Consultant Gastroenterologists. The Care Group spans the full range of inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services and is also supported at a clinical level by specialist nurses, at least four clinical SpRs, research SpRs and four nurse endoscopists.
The appointee will have responsibility for the care of inpatients with gastrointestinal disease along with nine other colleagues and will provide three outpatient clinics per week, including the specialist management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, those referred along the two-week cancer pathway and those referred via the Gastroenterology Clinical Assessment Service (CAS). The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, and will provide training in these procedures, and will provide two endoscopy lists. The post holder will have the opportunity to be part of the inpatient nutrition team. The post holder may be required to work at either at the St. George's main site, or at the community sites of Queen Mary Hospital, Roehampton, or the Nelson Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to a Consultant-led on call rota for GI bleeding in a frequency of 1:15 and weekend review of Gastroenterology and Liver inpatients in the same frequency. This is a fixed 6-month locum post.
About us
We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.
Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.
We employ around 9,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'.
You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the JD attached to the advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the JD attached to the advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
EDUCATION / ACADEMIC
Essential
- ?Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas
- ?Currently on the Special Register or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- ?Higher professional qualification (eg. MRCP)
- ?Full JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
- ?Trainer certification by JAG
Desirable
- ?Completion of a relevant management course / programme
- ?MD or PhD
- ?Published research papers/presentations
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- ?Comprehensive training on a recognised SpR programme or equivalent
- ?Understanding of clinical commissioning and implications for specialty
- ?Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance
- ?Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- ?Experience of leading clinical audits
- ?A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students and giving clinical presentations
- ?Attending management course
Desirable
- ?Management experience
- ?Skills in endoscopic ultrasound
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- ?Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- ?Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams
- ?Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- ?Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- ?Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- ?Ability to supervise junior medical staff
- ?Ability to design and deliver talks/ lectures/workshops effectively
- ?Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence demonstrated by the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines.
- ?IT skills
- ?Understanding of modern medical curriculum and of learning assessment tools
Desirable
- ?Research skills
- ?Writing successful grant application(s)
- ?Strong leadership skills and performance driven
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- ?Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients
- ?Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
- ?Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm
- ?Able to take responsibility and lead by example
- ?Approachability and capacity to integrate well with medical and other colleagues
- ?Commitment to continuing professional development
- ?Ability to work collaboratively with the Care Group team
- ?Excellent personal time management skills
- ?Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner
- ?Intellectual flexibility required to work with ambiguity and complexity
- ?Demonstrable drive and personal resilience
- ?High level of verbal and written communication skills
- ?Awareness of own personal development needs
- ?Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
- ?Involvement with national/international bodies
Person Specification
EDUCATION / ACADEMIC
Essential
- ?Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas
- ?Currently on the Special Register or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- ?Higher professional qualification (eg. MRCP)
- ?Full JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
- ?Trainer certification by JAG
Desirable
- ?Completion of a relevant management course / programme
- ?MD or PhD
- ?Published research papers/presentations
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- ?Comprehensive training on a recognised SpR programme or equivalent
- ?Understanding of clinical commissioning and implications for specialty
- ?Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance
- ?Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- ?Experience of leading clinical audits
- ?A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students and giving clinical presentations
- ?Attending management course
Desirable
- ?Management experience
- ?Skills in endoscopic ultrasound
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- ?Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- ?Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams
- ?Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- ?Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- ?Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- ?Ability to supervise junior medical staff
- ?Ability to design and deliver talks/ lectures/workshops effectively
- ?Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence demonstrated by the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines.
- ?IT skills
- ?Understanding of modern medical curriculum and of learning assessment tools
Desirable
- ?Research skills
- ?Writing successful grant application(s)
- ?Strong leadership skills and performance driven
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- ?Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients
- ?Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
- ?Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm
- ?Able to take responsibility and lead by example
- ?Approachability and capacity to integrate well with medical and other colleagues
- ?Commitment to continuing professional development
- ?Ability to work collaboratively with the Care Group team
- ?Excellent personal time management skills
- ?Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner
- ?Intellectual flexibility required to work with ambiguity and complexity
- ?Demonstrable drive and personal resilience
- ?High level of verbal and written communication skills
- ?Awareness of own personal development needs
- ?Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
- ?Involvement with national/international bodies
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).
