Consultant Gastroenterologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) to work in a team of ten Gastroenterologists and eight Hepatologists. The role will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care. Applicants with an interest in any gastro sub-speciality are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for further information on the role and responsibilities of the job.

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

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-WM-GASCON6141361

Job locations

Department of Gastroenterology

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information on the role and responsibilities of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information on the role and responsibilities of the job.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • On GMC specialist register for gastroenterology

Desirable

  • Higher degree.
  • Evidence of sub-specialty or other specific training

Skils & Experience

Essential

  • Independent management of patients with complex gastroenterology disease

Desirable

  • Able to develop a sub-specialty area of expertise within gastro or endoscopy
  • Skilled endoscopist, competent at therapeutic upper GI endoscopy including the management of complex GI bleeding.
  • Competent at ERCP LGI endoscopy
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • On GMC specialist register for gastroenterology

Desirable

  • Higher degree.
  • Evidence of sub-specialty or other specific training

Skils & Experience

Essential

  • Independent management of patients with complex gastroenterology disease

Desirable

  • Able to develop a sub-specialty area of expertise within gastro or endoscopy
  • Skilled endoscopist, competent at therapeutic upper GI endoscopy including the management of complex GI bleeding.
  • Competent at ERCP LGI endoscopy

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Department of Gastroenterology

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

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

Department of Gastroenterology

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Service Line Lead

Prof Stephen Lewis

stephenlewis1@nhs.net

01752433140

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-WM-GASCON6141361

Job locations

Department of Gastroenterology

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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