Job summary
The Gastroenterology service at Imperial College NHS Trust is advertising for one locum full-time post for a Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology. The post would appeal to candidates with an interest in endoscopy, with some interventional experience, but with some flexibility about developing other subspecialty interests.
The Gastroenterology Department aims to provide a comprehensive service for patients with gastroenterological problems whilst being fully committed to developing, teaching, training and research at all levels. Services are provided for patients from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and from a wide geographical area.
The Gastroenterology service has close links to the upper gastrointestinal HPB surgery, which are based at the Hammersmith and the lower gastrointestinal surgery department at Charing Cross. It is extremely well supported by the Histopathology and Radiology departments. There are also close links with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Bariatric service and hepatology (St Mary's).
The endoscopy units at ICHT provide extensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional services.
The Gastroenterology Department provides a comprehensive range of both inpatient and outpatient services.
The applicant will be likely to participate in an on-call rota, most probably GI bleed service (to be negotiated).
Consultants are provided with office space and secretarial support, as well as access to ICT support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to ensure high quality acute and general medical and gastroenterology services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
The post holder will undertake 3 endoscopy lists and 3 outpatient clinics per week. There will be no acute general medicine commitment or inpatient ward rounds.There will likely be a commitment to out-of-hours endoscopy services.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Acute & Specialist Medicine
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
- The post holder must be JAG accredited in OGD, colonoscopy and endoscopic treatment of GI bleeding.
- The post holder must maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post.
- The post holder must ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- The post holder must ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- The Trust supports the requirements of CPD as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The job plan includes 1 PA for Continual Professional Development.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient gastroenterology
All general clinics are booked to a 5 New and 8 F/U template.
Endoscopy
The appointed locum will be expected to perform independent upper and lower GI endoscopy and be confident and competent in the treatment of GI bleeds.
In-patient Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology team at Hammersmith currently provides an HPB consultant ward cover on a 1 in 4 basis.
In addition there is a nutrition round which is consultant led on a weekly basis.
This post has no commitment to the Acute Medical Take or ward cover, but applicants should be confident and competent in the ward management of general medical patients.
Acute GI Bleeding on call
The on-call consultant covers all three sites for Upper GI Bleeding supported by two SpRs and an on-call endoscopy nurse. The expected on call intensity will be approximately 1 in 10.
Emergency procedures occurring out of hours take place in theatres or in the High Dependency areas with anaesthetics support. The post holder will likely join this rota, though this may be reviewed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient gastroenterology
All general clinics are booked to a 5 New and 8 F/U template.
Endoscopy
The appointed locum will be expected to perform independent upper and lower GI endoscopy and be confident and competent in the treatment of GI bleeds.
In-patient Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology team at Hammersmith currently provides an HPB consultant ward cover on a 1 in 4 basis.
In addition there is a nutrition round which is consultant led on a weekly basis.
This post has no commitment to the Acute Medical Take or ward cover, but applicants should be confident and competent in the ward management of general medical patients.
Acute GI Bleeding on call
The on-call consultant covers all three sites for Upper GI Bleeding supported by two SpRs and an on-call endoscopy nurse. The expected on call intensity will be approximately 1 in 10.
Emergency procedures occurring out of hours take place in theatres or in the High Dependency areas with anaesthetics support. The post holder will likely join this rota, though this may be reviewed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCST) (the proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (e.g. MRCP)
Desirable
- Higher qualifications MD, PhD
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Interest in developing therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Independent practice in luminal endoscopy (including therapies) by JAG criteria
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records and e-prescribing
Leadership / Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Desirable
- Understanding of performance metrics and RTT
- Experience in developing new services
- Higher leadership qualifications
- Management of staff
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- PGCertEd, PGDipMEd or MSc
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation of audits at national or international level
Academic Achievements Including Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- Ongoing evidence of research interests
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCST) (the proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (e.g. MRCP)
Desirable
- Higher qualifications MD, PhD
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Interest in developing therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Independent practice in luminal endoscopy (including therapies) by JAG criteria
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records and e-prescribing
Leadership / Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Desirable
- Understanding of performance metrics and RTT
- Experience in developing new services
- Higher leadership qualifications
- Management of staff
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- PGCertEd, PGDipMEd or MSc
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation of audits at national or international level
Academic Achievements Including Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- Ongoing evidence of research interests
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
