Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant in General Gastroenterology. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Consultant with strong clinical leadership skills and a passion for driving improvement in gastroenterology to join our friendly, forward-looking, and high-performing team. A subspecialist interest in an area of gastroenterology is desirable, though not essential. This is a 10 PA role that is based at Newham University Hospital (NUH).
The post will be supporting inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care. You will join a dedicated and diverse team delivering high-quality health services to one of the UK's most ethnically varied populations. The role also includes endoscopy and general gastroenterology clinics.
Please note the provisional interview date is the 18th of May
Main duties of the job
There is no commitment to the GIM on-call rota. The successful applicant will participate in the GI bleed out-of-hours rota at Newham. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Office space and secretarial support will be available. The post holder will support the delivery of gastroenterology consultant of the week which will involve review of in-patients and administrative work including referrals and vetting of requests. During this time routine clinical activity is cancelled.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to clinical governance, audit, and departmental management, and to support the ongoing development and improvement of clinical pathways.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining their CCT at the time of interview. Newly appointed consultants will be supported by a structured mentoring programme and will be encouraged to contribute to teaching, research, and service development. Barts Health is committed to supporting new consultants in their transition into post and to fostering a culture of inclusion, development, and continuous learning.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Day to day clinical care of inpatients on base ward Lead daily board rounds and twice weekly MDMs on base ward Daily review of new and sick patients on base ward Undertake administrative work relevant to your clinical commitment Participation in departmental teaching, clinical governance and service development Cover for colleagues during periods of absence and flexibility to work across all clinical areas as needed Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate training Commitment to maintaining personal CPD Engagement with Trust requirements for appraisal and revalidation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Day to day clinical care of inpatients on base ward Lead daily board rounds and twice weekly MDMs on base ward Daily review of new and sick patients on base ward Undertake administrative work relevant to your clinical commitment Participation in departmental teaching, clinical governance and service development Cover for colleagues during periods of absence and flexibility to work across all clinical areas as needed Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate training Commitment to maintaining personal CPD Engagement with Trust requirements for appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Gastroenterology and G(IM) or within 6 months of obtaining same
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or Equivalen
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Independent in colonoscopy and polypectomy
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and ward work
- Evidence of specialist endoscopy skills and knowledge
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
Skills
Essential
- Training skills in endoscopy
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
Desirable
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Gastroenterology and G(IM) or within 6 months of obtaining same
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or Equivalen
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Independent in colonoscopy and polypectomy
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and ward work
- Evidence of specialist endoscopy skills and knowledge
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
Skills
Essential
- Training skills in endoscopy
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
Desirable
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
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).
