Job summary
We
are looking for a dynamic individual to fill this new post within the
Gastroenterology Department at the St Jamess University Hospital. The aims of this exciting post are to support
and further develop the core general gastroenterology and endoscopy service
whilst having an interest in endoscopic resection techniques such as EMR and
ESD.
The
successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
The
Trust is committed to providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to
ensure the quality of the patient experience. Working patterns that provide
senior cover throughout 24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be
required. Successful candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its
consultant staff to deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this
objective.
Dr
Alaa Alakkari Consultant
Gastroenterologist and Lead Clinician -Tel:
0113 2068774
Mr
Jeremy Hayden -Consultant Upper GI
Surgeon and Clinical Director -Tel:
0113 2068920
Main duties of the job
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The
aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in general
gastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue an interest in endoscopic
resection techniques. The post holder will take part in the general
gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In
the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality
care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week. In
addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and
post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the CSU and across the Trust.
To work with colleagues in the
gastroenterology department to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 14) for
gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients, including acute gastrointestinal
bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward
rounds during normal working hours.
To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programmes on going in the department.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient general
gastroenterology service, but with the opportunity to pursue an interest in
endoscopic resection techniques such as EMR and ESD.
The
post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provide
outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General
Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all
aspects of gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive
tertiary referrals into our subspecialty services.
We
have two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have
excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported
by our experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology
colleagues.
We
provide high quality endoscopy training with JAG accreditation. We operate up
to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have recently been
refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening,
ERCP, interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule
endoscopy, double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, and biliary manometry.
Our
trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our
subspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our
radiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN)
(including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.
There
is a strong research background to the unit with our three academic
consultants (Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in
the Leeds Institute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are
existing research programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer
and IBD, and current clinical research projects in IBD, functional
gastrointestinal disorders, and endoscopy.
There
are close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellows
participate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with
our research nurses.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK.
The Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed
to high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.
Leeds
is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums
and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the
Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as
cycling and walking.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in general
gastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest as
described above. The post holder will take part in the general
gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In
the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality
care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week.
In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate
and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams
within the CSU and across the Trust.
To
work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on
call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,
including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours
cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the
current clinical research programmes on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient general
gastroenterology service, but with the opportunity to pursue an interest in
endoscopic resection techniques such as EMR and ESD.
The
post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provide
outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General
Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all
aspects of gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive
tertiary referrals into our subspecialty services.
We
have two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have
excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported
by our experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology
colleagues.
We
provide high quality endoscopy training with JAG accreditation. We operate up
to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have recently been
refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening,
ERCP, interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule
endoscopy, double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, and biliary manometry.
Our
trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our
subspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our
radiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN)
(including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.
There
is a strong research background to the unit with our three academic
consultants (Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in
the Leeds Institute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are
existing research programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer
and IBD, and current clinical research projects in IBD, functional
gastrointestinal disorders, and endoscopy.
There
are close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellows
participate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with
our research nurses.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK.
The Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed
to high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.
Leeds
is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums
and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the
Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as
cycling and walking.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in general
gastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest as
described above. The post holder will take part in the general
gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In
the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality
care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week.
In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate
and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams
within the CSU and across the Trust.
To
work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on
call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,
including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours
cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the
current clinical research programmes on going in the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (or) - European Community Rights
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- (Please see Person specification for full details)
Desirable
- Experience in training endoscopic skills.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of previous research / publication record.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (or) - European Community Rights
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- (Please see Person specification for full details)
Desirable
- Experience in training endoscopic skills.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of previous research / publication record.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
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).
