Job summary
We are looking for engaged and motivated doctors to join out established consultant workforce and drive forward service in luminal gastroenterology. We currently have vacancies at both the MRI and Wythenshawe sites. An interest in inflammatory bowel disease, and/or upper GI medicine would be favoured, although interests in other areas of luminal gastroenterology will also be welcomed.
The post-holders will join an established team of 37 gastroenterologists in MFT who deliver inpatient care to three large acute hospitals (NMGH, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital) and outpatient care across Manchester and Trafford.
Main duties of the job
Colleague CoverConsultants are expected to cover colleagues for annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness absence.
Job Plan The exact duties of the appointees will be subject to discussion, but a proposed programme of weekly sessions is based on a working week of 10 PAs (units of Professional Activity) in accordance with the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003. It is expected that PAs will be worked flexibly; flexibility in job planning is of particular importance for this roll because of the need to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trust would grant appropriate study and professional leave in line with the Terms and Conditions of Service. External roles should be discussed with the Clinical Manager prior to acceptance.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Colleague CoverConsultants are expected to cover colleagues for annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness absence.
Job Plan The exact duties of the appointees will be subject to discussion, but a proposed programme of weekly sessions is based on a working week of 10 PAs (units of Professional Activity) in accordance with the Terms and Conditions Consultants (England) 2003. It is expected that PAs will be worked flexibly; flexibility in job planning is of particular importance for this roll because of the need to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trust would grant appropriate study and professional leave in line with the Terms and Conditions of Service. External roles should be discussed with the Clinical Manager prior to acceptance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Colleague CoverConsultants are expected to cover colleagues for annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness absence.
Job Plan The exact duties of the appointees will be subject to discussion, but a proposed programme of weekly sessions is based on a working week of 10 PAs (units of Professional Activity) in accordance with the Terms and Conditions Consultants (England) 2003. It is expected that PAs will be worked flexibly; flexibility in job planning is of particular importance for this roll because of the need to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trust would grant appropriate study and professional leave in line with the Terms and Conditions of Service. External roles should be discussed with the Clinical Manager prior to acceptance.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Professional
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practices and entry on the GMC specialist register for gastroenterology (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of the date of interview).
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (details provided in JCHST specialty curriculum for Hepatology and Gastroenterology) ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to perform upper GI diagnostic and haemostatic endoscopy with JAG certification
- Desirable: Experience of working in specialist centres (e. intestinal failure experience, advanced endoscopic practice, liver or intestinal transplantation centre activity, specialist IBD centre).
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage clinical priorities
- Ability to manage and lead a medical team
- Understanding of clinical governance network
- Evidence of audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
- Ability to teach clinical and endoscopic skills Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Professional
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practices and entry on the GMC specialist register for gastroenterology (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of the date of interview).
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (details provided in JCHST specialty curriculum for Hepatology and Gastroenterology) ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to perform upper GI diagnostic and haemostatic endoscopy with JAG certification
- Desirable: Experience of working in specialist centres (e. intestinal failure experience, advanced endoscopic practice, liver or intestinal transplantation centre activity, specialist IBD centre).
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage clinical priorities
- Ability to manage and lead a medical team
- Understanding of clinical governance network
- Evidence of audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
- Ability to teach clinical and endoscopic skills Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
