Job summary
This post is designed to provide senior support to the Gastroenterology inpatient team in their management of emergency admission. Additional clinical responsibility will include support of the outpatient endoscopy service, gastroenterology clinic and general medical oncall within the Division of Medicine at WWL.
The post will be based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary and there may also be endoscopy outsourcing list opportunities. The post holder will work alongside a Consultant Gastroenterologists and be responsible to the clinical leads in Endoscopy.
The post holder will work alongside the established gastroenterology consultants to support provision of outpatient services. We would expect the post-holder to actively participate in at least one quality improvement and one audit project whilst in post. There will also be opportunity to join research with an established Gastroenterology research fellow.
Main duties of the job
Support of the Gastroenterology ward primarily in the afternoons by facilitating the junior team in terms of patient management and procedures. A morning service and/or training endoscopy list will be included in the timetable according to experience also with 1 supervised outpatient clinic and 1 emergency endoscopy list. Time will be available for audit/research and one session for patient or service-related administration work.
The post-holder will also be committed to supporting the weekly journal club and medical oncall rota or Gastroenterology oncall rota depending on clinical experience.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical activity will be under the supervision of Dr Smith (Clinical Lead Gastroenterology) and Dr Keld (Clinical Director)
The post holder is expected to:
Have and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council. Medical Staff are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defense organisations
Share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in a ward team
Liaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues The post holder is expected to have the following skills and attributes:
A wide experience in both outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology and general medicine
Experience and training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
Experience and interest in teaching
An appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
Evidence of engaging with clinical governance including audit
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical activity will be under the supervision of Dr Smith (Clinical Lead Gastroenterology) and Dr Keld (Clinical Director)
The post holder is expected to:
Have and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council. Medical Staff are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defense organisations
Share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in a ward team
Liaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues The post holder is expected to have the following skills and attributes:
A wide experience in both outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology and general medicine
Experience and training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
Experience and interest in teaching
An appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
Evidence of engaging with clinical governance including audit
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Minimum four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Awareness of Endoscopy services at WWL
Experience
Essential
- Endoscopy experience
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-ordinate safely
- JAG accreditation sign off for colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
Desirable
- Experience in ERCP and emergency endoscopy
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of hospital policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Minimum four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Awareness of Endoscopy services at WWL
Experience
Essential
- Endoscopy experience
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-ordinate safely
- JAG accreditation sign off for colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
Desirable
- Experience in ERCP and emergency endoscopy
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of hospital policies and procedures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary/Leigh Infirmary
Wigan Road
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
