Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liver and Gastroenterology Department based at Denmark Hill for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to join our experienced team. This new post will be split between gastroenterology/ hepatology and neuroendocrine tumours. Gastroenterology has close links with the Institute of liver studies, Hepatobiliary surgery and colorectal surgery. There are close links with Radiology, Histopathology and upper GI surgery. The Neuroendocrine Tumour services works closely with Hepatobiliary surgery, radiology, nuclear medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, biochemistry and respiratory services. The Gastroenterology Department is expanding with an emphasis on creating subspecialist areas of expertise and promoting regional and national key opinion leaders as well as inter-disciplinary support for specialist teams within the Trust. A particular emphasis is our work with the Institute of Liver Studies. The Kings College Hospital (KCH) NET service is one of the leading centres in Europe for the management of patient with NETs. In 2012 King Health Partners in affiliation with Kent Oncology and Hampshire Hospitals was awarded the Centre of Excellence status by the European NET Society. Applicants do not require prior extensive training or experience in neuroendocrine tumours as this will be incorporated in to the post. There will be opportunity to undertake specialist hepatology clinics or Gastroenterology depending on the individuals interest.
Main duties of the job
This post will be split between gastroenterology/ hepatology and neuroendocrine tumours. Gastroenterology has close links with the Institute of liver studies, Hepatobiliary surgery and colorectal surgery. There are close links with Radiology, Histopathology and upper GI surgery. The Neuroendocrine Tumour services works closely with Hepatobiliary surgery, radiology, nuclear medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, biochemistry and respiratory services. The Gastroenterology Department is expanding with an emphasis on creating subspecialist areas of expertise and promoting regional and national key opinion leaders as well as inter-disciplinary support for specialist teams within the Trust. A particular emphasis is our work with the Institute of Liver Studies. The Kings College Hospital (KCH) NET service is one of the leading centres in Europe for the management of patient with NETs. In 2012 King Health Partners in affiliation with Kent Oncology and Hampshire Hospitals was awarded the Centre of Excellence status by the European NET Society.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
- The provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality
- Sustaining & developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Division or the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
- The provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality
- Sustaining & developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Division or the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- [MRCP] or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD or PhD)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in gastroenterology
Desirable
- Experience of Hepatobiliary cancer
- Experience and management of Neuroendocrine tumours
Personal Skill
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- [MRCP] or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD or PhD)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in gastroenterology
Desirable
- Experience of Hepatobiliary cancer
- Experience and management of Neuroendocrine tumours
Personal Skill
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer 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).
