Job summary
There 2 new Consultant roles within the department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the appointed candidate(s) will join an existing team of 8 senior medical staff including Consultants & SAS doctors. There are 4 endoscopy rooms in the GWH site ,screening (ERCP/stenting) is done in Radiology department.
There are plans for a 2 room Community Diagnostic Centre in West Swindon the successful candidate will cover both the GWH and the CDC site , likely to be operational Jan 2025. The job plan will include covering this site. We use the latest Olympus scopes and stacks for both sites On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service we provide to our patients.
As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision of our junior colleagues. As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trusts Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.
Main duties of the job
GWH offers ERCP EUS BCSP Small Bowel Capsule endoscopy Oesophageal dilatation and 1 GA list/month with plans to commence Oesophageal stenting is currently done in radiology with plans to incorporate this in gastroenterology screening lists in the future. We have 4 Clinical endoscopists 3WTE IBD and 2 WTE Hepatology nurses .IBD MDT is held fortnightly and benign gastroenterology MDT weekly. There are plans to introduce Oesophageal Physiological studies, Breath tests and trans nasal endoscopy .Interest in Nutrition /IBD/Hepatology will be encouraged. The successful appointee would be encouraged to develop and lead a subspecialty interest. Upper GI and HPB cancer is managed collaboratively with John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford .The successful candidate will be offered an secretary and office space. Our MDT's are well supported by pathology radiology and surgeons .We work closely with our surgical and radiology colleagues.
An ERCP/EUS co-ordinator is being recruited with the intention of starting a clinically led Jaundice clinic .We are located in the main Hospital building, which has excellent travel links (including good onsite parking), with many cities within easy range.
The Trust is located on the edge of Swindon with access to a variety of outstanding areas to live which include both urban or village areas with short commutes to the site.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Core Clinical Duties:
- Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
- Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
- Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
- Participation in clinical audit, Morbidity and Mortality meetings Clinical Governance and in continuing medical education.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
- The post holder will participate in an out of hours GI bleed rota, detailed within the job plan section currently 1:7 (1:9 following appointments )
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Core Clinical Duties:
- Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
- Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
- Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
- Participation in clinical audit, Morbidity and Mortality meetings Clinical Governance and in continuing medical education.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
- The post holder will participate in an out of hours GI bleed rota, detailed within the job plan section currently 1:7 (1:9 following appointments )
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
- MRCP (UK)/MRCP (Gastroenterology) or equivalent
- CESR (Gastroenterology)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of Gastrointestinal conditions
- Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Sub-speciality interests will be supported
Management Admin
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
- Experience of audit and management
- Flexible approach to work organisation Ability to lead project teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
- MRCP (UK)/MRCP (Gastroenterology) or equivalent
- CESR (Gastroenterology)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of Gastrointestinal conditions
- Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Sub-speciality interests will be supported
Management Admin
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
- Experience of audit and management
- Flexible approach to work organisation Ability to lead project teams
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
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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).
