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Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 30 January 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with sub-specialty skills that will complement those of the existing Gastroenterologists to work alongside and in conjunction with us in outpatients, endoscopy and our Gastroenterology Ward. This is an exciting time to join to The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust we now have a new 3rd endoscopy suite and with a new hospital being built. The post holder will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service for the local population and have input into how the service works out of a brand new facility. The department have recently developed a ten year strategy programme which the post holder will be involved in developing and delivering. It is essential that the successful candidate is competent in the effective management of a wide range of Gastroenterology conditions within the outpatient setting in order to see, treat and discharge patients in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) is essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable (including a 1:6 weekend GI bleed rota, we will shortly be starting 24/7 rota which you will be required to participate) to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy. They will also support a 1:6 week ward cover rota.

There has been a substantial investment programme in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy which includes funding of additional new posts of a Nurse Endoscopist as well as new equipment for the Endoscopy Unit.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum + £149 London Fringe

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6229111-SCC

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the post of Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology. This is available to download at anytime .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the post of Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology. This is available to download at anytime .

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Gastroenterology Experience
  • Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
  • Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. E.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology of the date of interview

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses

Desirable

  • Good understanding of Clinical Governance

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision of junior staff
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Gastroenterology Experience
  • Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
  • Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. E.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology of the date of interview

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses

Desirable

  • Good understanding of Clinical Governance

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision of junior staff
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager Endoscopy & Gastroenterology

leanne summersell

leanne.summersell@nhs.net

01279978827

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum + £149 London Fringe

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6229111-SCC

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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