Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Endoscopist and Gastroenterologist - with an interest in lower GI pathology and bowel cancer screening. The successful applicant will contribute to the well respected Endoscopy and Gastroenterology services of the Trust in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
Main duties of the job
They will be working with the rest of the multi-professional Gastroenterology and Endoscopy team in a wide range of activities including ensuring timely management of cancer pathways. The candidate will work in endoscopy and out-patients and also contribute to general gastro care on the wards. The candidate will take part in the upper GI bleeding rota. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop specialist areas of interest allowing for subspecialisation within the Endoscopy/Gastroenterology departments as possible and desired.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Work alongside the existing endoscopy and gastroenterology team to develop the lower GI endoscopy and bowel cancer screening service.
- Contribution to the ongoing development and training of the endoscopy team
- Participant in the Gastroenterologist of the week rota when seasonal or other pressures require change in team job roles
- Active participant in the GI bleeding on call rota (currently 1:8.5)
- To support GI emergencies on the ward through provision of appropriate endoscopy and gastroenterology care where appropriate
- Support GI team service provision through vetting
- Take responsibility for own actions and decisions within the empowerment limits agreed by the lead consultant and Clinical lead for specialty and elective care
- Contribute to the development of services and staff, participating in educational and clinical supervision, teaching of medical undergraduate, doctors in training and endoscopy staff
- Contribute to the departmental audit and clinical governance
- Perform any other duties that are considered necessary for the efficient working of the service and which are mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves.
- Required to cover for colleagues during normal periods of leave
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Work alongside the existing endoscopy and gastroenterology team to develop the lower GI endoscopy and bowel cancer screening service.
- Contribution to the ongoing development and training of the endoscopy team
- Participant in the Gastroenterologist of the week rota when seasonal or other pressures require change in team job roles
- Active participant in the GI bleeding on call rota (currently 1:8.5)
- To support GI emergencies on the ward through provision of appropriate endoscopy and gastroenterology care where appropriate
- Support GI team service provision through vetting
- Take responsibility for own actions and decisions within the empowerment limits agreed by the lead consultant and Clinical lead for specialty and elective care
- Contribute to the development of services and staff, participating in educational and clinical supervision, teaching of medical undergraduate, doctors in training and endoscopy staff
- Contribute to the departmental audit and clinical governance
- Perform any other duties that are considered necessary for the efficient working of the service and which are mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves.
- Required to cover for colleagues during normal periods of leave
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on GMC specialist register for GIM/Acute medicine & Gastroenterology
Desirable
- research experience with degree (PHD or MD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills in Gastroenterology equivalent to Higher Speciality Training
Desirable
- Experience in acute take at consultant level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on GMC specialist register for GIM/Acute medicine & Gastroenterology
Desirable
- research experience with degree (PHD or MD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills in Gastroenterology equivalent to Higher Speciality Training
Desirable
- Experience in acute take at consultant level
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).
