Job summary
Each Cheshire NHS Trust require a dynamic and forward-thinking Specialty Doctor to join the Gastroenterology team. This post will be based at the Macclesfield District General Hospital site: one of two acute sites operated by the Trust, with the other being Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
The post is a 10 PA appointment, with the post-holder expected to undertake 6 endoscopy sessions and 2 clinics each week, while participating in in-patient ward work reviewing acute Gastroenterology admissions.
Prime responsibilities:
- To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
- To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient Gastroenterology service, including patient administration
- To manage Gastroenterology in-patients
Key tasks:
- Active participation in the management and development of thespecialty and the introduction of new services
- Participation in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
- Participation in MDT's as appropriate
- Participation in medical audit
- Participation in the Trust appraisal process
- Comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.
Hours per week: 10 PA's
Main duties of the job
The role of Specialty Doctor will include the following:
Support acute assessment and intermediate care wards as required by in reach
Looking after inpatients in the gastroenterology ward
Participate in audit programmes, maintaining robust systems for effective clinical audit
Carry out endoscopy sessions
Assist with service development
Attend unit management and governance meetings
Work with colleagues to ensure effective management of inpatients, internal referrals, outpatient clinics and investigational sessions
Participate in the education and training of medical students, doctors, and professions allied to medicine including those in primary care
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced doctor to take on a leadership role within an established gastroenterology team, and to carry out endoscopy sessions four times per week.
About us
NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed years' experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration
Desirable
- Any additional postgraduate examination
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current license to practice from, the GMC at intended start date.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent any time of appointment in line with the GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based practice
- Experience in the management of patients within the Medical Division
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in specialties outside of specialist interest
Communication & Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. This can be assessed by IELTS examination or equivalent.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration
Desirable
- Any additional postgraduate examination
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current license to practice from, the GMC at intended start date.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent any time of appointment in line with the GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based practice
- Experience in the management of patients within the Medical Division
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in specialties outside of specialist interest
Communication & Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. This can be assessed by IELTS examination or equivalent.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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
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).
