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SWP ODN - Clinical Lead

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with a specialist interest in virial hepatitis from the South West Peninsula Operational Delivery Network to provide strong Clinical leadership for the national Hepatitis C Elimination Programme

Main duties of the job

  • Provide strategic and clinical direction to the SWP ODN Hepatitis C Elimination goals.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professional work to identify, test, treat and cure patients with Hep C across the south west region
  • Oversee the development and implementation of innovative elimination projects and delivery models to reach underserved populations and eliminate hepatitis C.
  • Collaborate closely with commissioners, public health authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the achievement of regional and national hep c elimination goals.
  • act as a regional and national expert voice, in promoting best clinical practices and participating in policy development.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a session 1 PA - monthly

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-ML-HEP6395435

Job locations

SWP ODN

South West Peninsula

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Specialist registration as Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with the GMC
  • Extensive experience managing patients with viral hepatitis, including leading complex treatment pathways and holding regional MDT meetings weekly.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A track record of delivering effective quality improvement and service transformation initiatives.
  • Commitment to the public health agenda of Hepatitis C elimination.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on population health outcomes and help achieve the WHO's goal of eliminating Hepatitis C as public health threat by 2025 in the UK and internationally by 2030.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Specialist registration as Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with the GMC
  • Extensive experience managing patients with viral hepatitis, including leading complex treatment pathways and holding regional MDT meetings weekly.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A track record of delivering effective quality improvement and service transformation initiatives.
  • Commitment to the public health agenda of Hepatitis C elimination.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on population health outcomes and help achieve the WHO's goal of eliminating Hepatitis C as public health threat by 2025 in the UK and internationally by 2030.

Person Specification

Clinical Leadership

Essential

  • Years of experience

Desirable

  • Understanding of the Hepatitis C Elimination Programme

Clincial Understanding of Viral Hepatitis

Essential

  • Previous experience and roles undertaken

Desirable

  • at least 3 years expereince
Person Specification

Clinical Leadership

Essential

  • Years of experience

Desirable

  • Understanding of the Hepatitis C Elimination Programme

Clincial Understanding of Viral Hepatitis

Essential

  • Previous experience and roles undertaken

Desirable

  • at least 3 years expereince

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

SWP ODN

South West Peninsula

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

SWP ODN

South West Peninsula

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

CQUIN/SWP ODN Programme Manager

Jayne Roue

jayne.roue@nhs.net

07876493615

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a session 1 PA - monthly

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-ML-HEP6395435

Job locations

SWP ODN

South West Peninsula

PL6 8DH


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