Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POST & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this post is to augment and support the general gastroenterology service for the residents of Gloucestershire. As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust

SPECIFIC AIMS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POST

The appointment to this post has five main aims:

• To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based, patient-centred management of gastroenterology and hepatology patients
• To contribute to IP care of gastroenterology and hepatology patients
• To contribute to general and specialist gastroenterology clinics
• To contribute to the continuing development of the departments clinical, research and educational interests.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a Consultant-led service.

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department
• To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To carry out ward rounds, OP clinics and endoscopy

• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations.

• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.

• To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate
• Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.

• • To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments
  • To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
  • To be involved in risk management and quality assurance
  • To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCP guidelines
  • To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents

• The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.

There are ample opportunities to pursue academic and clinical research in gastroenterology through the Trusts link with several Universities. Any other research interest will be actively supported by the Upper GI department.Clinical Governance

• To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies
• To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements
• To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process

• To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs

To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy

• To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs

• To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department

• To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
• To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

• To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

• To work within the framework of team decisions
• To take a whole systems to working with the wider health community
• To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility

• The post holder will be immediately accountable to the Service Line Director. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service and subsequently the Medical Director

The post-holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.

Finally, the post-holder is expected to:

1. Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
2. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
3. Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview),CESR or European Community Rights
• General training leading to CCT in gastroenterology and general medicine
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on problems in gastroenterology
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on the breadth of emergency general medical conditions.

Desirable

• Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

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