Job summary
This NHS Locum position is to join the current nine substantive consultants; Drs Neil Fisher, Sauid Ishaq, Sharan Shetty, Shanika de Silva, Rizwan Mahmood, Deepa Rattehalli, John Frost, Dr Matthew Harborne and Dr Dominic King. The clinical team also includes 4 nurse endoscopists, 3 IBD specialist nurses (2.03 WTE), 3 nutrition nurses (1.2WTE), 2 hepatology nurses (1.8 WTE) and several training grade doctors. The new alcohol care team was launched in May 2022 with 2 ACT nurses and an ACT coordinator.
There is a 36- bedded gastroenterology ward (C7). There is a modern endoscopy unit with 4 endoscopy rooms. A 5th endoscopy room is due to open later this year with further estates expansion in progress. There is a dedicated room in radiology for ERCP/ fluoroscopy.
Main duties of the job
This post will help address the Trust's diagnostic and treatment targets in out-patient, in-patient and endoscopy services, and help enhance our capacity for the anticipated expansion in colonoscopy over the next few years. If appropriate the job plan of the post-holder may be configured to accommodate any other subspecialist expertise.
Full accreditation in gastroenterology and general (internal) medicine will be required, and the post-holder will be expected to contribute towards the general gastroenterological workload including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, in addition to a small caseload of the general medicine. A research interest with evidence of publications is desirable as is a post graduate degree.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oEligible for entry in GMC specialist register (within 6 months)
- oJAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Desirable
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
- Training/experience in endoscopy
- Higher Degree eg. MD or PHD
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAwareness of current developments and initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oEligible for entry in GMC specialist register (within 6 months)
- oJAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Desirable
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
- Training/experience in endoscopy
- Higher Degree eg. MD or PHD
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAwareness of current developments and initiatives.
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).
