Job summary
The Department of Gastroenterology is primarily based at Hull Royal Infirmary and comprises 13 substantive consultant posts. The department has a 23 bedded ward with two endoscopy units - one at the Infirmary and one at Castle Hill Hospital.
The new appointee will work with the consultant team and existing specialty doctors to deliver the Gastroenterology service demand for the local population, with responsibilities for in- and out-patient care, and a commitment to specialty on call.
The department has extensive skill in Hepatology, Nutrition, IBD, GI physiology and therapeutic Endoscopy. Existing competencies in endoscopy would be welcomed, but the role is flexible according to the skill mix of the successful applicant. Clinical experience in Gastroenterology is however mandatory.
Main duties of the job
A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities.
On-call will be 1 weekend in 4 for Gastroenterology, working alongside the Gastroenterology consultant. There is no commitment to GIM on call or weekday on call.
Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be in accordance with the Job Plan agreed between the Appointee, the present Consultants and the Chief Executive. The Job Plan allows time for Administration.
All appointments may be required to work on any of the Trust's sites.
Secretarial support and appropriate office accommodation will be provided.
About us
HUTH has two main hospital sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs over 9,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
The Trust provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Our vision is'Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future', as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.
We have developed a set of organisational values -'Care, Honesty, Accountability'- in conjunction with our staff and these form the basis of a Staff Charter which sets out the behaviours which staff expect from each other and what staff can expect from the Trust in return. The values are reflected in our organisational goals for 2016-2021.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable is flexible, and can be modified to reflect the interests and
expertise of the appointee. The provisional work programme is as follows:-
AM
PM
MONDAY
Gastroenterology Referrals
Endoscopy
TUESDAY
Endoscopy
Department Teaching
WEDNESDAY
Ward
Ward
THURSDAY
Clinic
Clinical Admin
FRIDAY
Clinic
Flexible clinical/SPA session
Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable is flexible, and can be modified to reflect the interests and
expertise of the appointee. The provisional work programme is as follows:-
AM
PM
MONDAY
Gastroenterology Referrals
Endoscopy
TUESDAY
Endoscopy
Department Teaching
WEDNESDAY
Ward
Ward
THURSDAY
Clinic
Clinical Admin
FRIDAY
Clinic
Flexible clinical/SPA session
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general medicine equivalent to completion of core training
- Clinical experience in gastroenterology
Desirable
- Previous experience in endoscopy
- JAG certification for endoscopy/colonoscopy
- Previous experience undertaking clinics in gastroenterology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of service
- Ability to organise and manage patient priorities
- Experience of audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising FY1/2 doctors and medical students
- Ability to teach clinical skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of current assessment methods e.g. appraisal, DOPS and mini-cex and case based discussion
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in journals
- Previous gastroenterology research experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general medicine equivalent to completion of core training
- Clinical experience in gastroenterology
Desirable
- Previous experience in endoscopy
- JAG certification for endoscopy/colonoscopy
- Previous experience undertaking clinics in gastroenterology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of service
- Ability to organise and manage patient priorities
- Experience of audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising FY1/2 doctors and medical students
- Ability to teach clinical skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of current assessment methods e.g. appraisal, DOPS and mini-cex and case based discussion
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in journals
- Previous gastroenterology research experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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).
