Job summary
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiasticConsultant in Gastroenterology with a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease o join a team of based at Central Middlesex and Northwick Park Hospitals. The endoscopy unit performs approx. 5000 GI endoscopiesper year, and approx. 2000 new patients per year are seen ingastroenterology clinics.
This full time post would suit a registrar who seeks a challenge in providingexcellent Gastroenterology and IBD inpatient care, delivering anoutpatient service, and developing skills in endoscopy.
There is a requirement for a commitment to post graduate and undergraduate teaching and the appointee will be encouraged to carry out research. This is an excellent chance to work in a world renowned Centre of Excellence.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Outpatient clinics
- Endoscopy
- Ward cover on a weekly basis
- There is also the opportunity to work additional WLI's to assist with reducing backlog and waiting times
- Opportunity for researchOur gastroenterology department is an internationally renowned centre of clinical excellence. The department has clinics at the Trust's four hospitals - St Mark's, Central Middlesex, Northwick Park and Ealing - and provides an extensive range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. We see both local and nationally referred patients.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for this vacancy for more information on the requirements of this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name Aneta Cwik Job title interim General Manager Email address aneta.cwik@nhs.net Plase note that the Job description is subject to College approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for this vacancy for more information on the requirements of this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name Aneta Cwik Job title interim General Manager Email address aneta.cwik@nhs.net Plase note that the Job description is subject to College approval.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Skilled in endoscopy
- Experience of teaching medical students and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to teaching
- Management qualification or current study towards management qualification.
Management and Audit
Essential
- Broad based training in Gastroenterology and its subspecialties
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
Desirable
- Training in research methodology.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Skilled in endoscopy
- Experience of teaching medical students and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to teaching
- Management qualification or current study towards management qualification.
Management and Audit
Essential
- Broad based training in Gastroenterology and its subspecialties
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
Desirable
- Training in research methodology.
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).
