Job summary
The Gastroenterology service at Imperial College NHS Trust is advertising for 8 months Maternity cover post- full-time Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology with an interest in Hepatobiliary Endoscopy - Hammersmith Hospital.
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. The Department is closely integrated with the Hepatology team at St Mary's Hospital and the Pancreatic/Biliary Medicine team at the Hammersmith. Services are provided for patients from diverse social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and a wide geographical area.
The Gastroenterology service has close links to the upper gastrointestinal surgery and HPB surgery, which are based at the Hammersmith Hospital, and the lower gastrointestinal surgery department at Charing Cross Hospital. 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.
The endoscopy units at ICHT provide extensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional services. Hammersmith and St Mary's endoscopy units are JAG accredited. The post may involve the provision of endoscopy on any of the three sites. Endoscopy services include upper and lower GI endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and luminal stenting.
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.
Ward responsibilities, and acute take responsibilities, will be as described in section 2.2 above.
The postholder will undertake 5 endoscopy lists / outpatient clinics per week.
There will be a commitment to the out-of-hours endoscopy service.
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 EUS and ERCP.
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
The department provides a comprehensive range of both in- and out-patient services.
In-patient Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology team at Hammersmith currently provides consultant ward cover on a 1 in 4 basis. The new post will allow a change to a 1 in 5 basis. In addition, there is a nutrition round which is consultant-led on a weekly basis. During the week on the wards, two clinical activity sessions are cancelled to allow for two ward rounds and brief daily ward presence.
This post does not commit to the Acute Medical Take, but applicants should be confident and competent in the ward management of general medical patients.
Gastroenterology out-patient services
- General Gastroenterology out-patient clinics (all general clinics booked to a 4 New and 10 F/U template)
- Inflammatory bowel disease outpatient clinics at St Marys, Hammersmith and Charing Cross
- Specialist PB clinics at Hammersmith
- Day case endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP & EUS, balloon enteroscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
- Breath testing
- GI physiology
- The Department of Hepatology has dedicated hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver clinics.
- Bowel Cancer Screening and BowelScope at Charing Cross
- 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 1 in 12 and will be remunerated as a PA allowance and an on-call supplement. Emergency procedures occurring out of hours take place in theatres or in High Dependency areas with anesthetics support. The post holder will join this rota, though this may be reviewed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department provides a comprehensive range of both in- and out-patient services.
In-patient Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology team at Hammersmith currently provides consultant ward cover on a 1 in 4 basis. The new post will allow a change to a 1 in 5 basis. In addition, there is a nutrition round which is consultant-led on a weekly basis. During the week on the wards, two clinical activity sessions are cancelled to allow for two ward rounds and brief daily ward presence.
This post does not commit to the Acute Medical Take, but applicants should be confident and competent in the ward management of general medical patients.
Gastroenterology out-patient services
- General Gastroenterology out-patient clinics (all general clinics booked to a 4 New and 10 F/U template)
- Inflammatory bowel disease outpatient clinics at St Marys, Hammersmith and Charing Cross
- Specialist PB clinics at Hammersmith
- Day case endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP & EUS, balloon enteroscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
- Breath testing
- GI physiology
- The Department of Hepatology has dedicated hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver clinics.
- Bowel Cancer Screening and BowelScope at Charing Cross
- 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 1 in 12 and will be remunerated as a PA allowance and an on-call supplement. Emergency procedures occurring out of hours take place in theatres or in High Dependency areas with anesthetics support. The post holder will 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)
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Independent practice in luminal endoscopy (including therapies) by JAG criteria
- Independent practice in EUS and ERCP by JAG criteria
- IT Skills and computer literacy
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
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Academic Achievements Including Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
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)
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Independent practice in luminal endoscopy (including therapies) by JAG criteria
- Independent practice in EUS and ERCP by JAG criteria
- IT Skills and computer literacy
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
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Academic Achievements Including Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
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).
