Consultant Gastroenterologist
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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Job summary
Consultant Gastroenterologist
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologists within the department of Gastroenterology. The successful applicant will support in the delivery of high quality, timely endoscopy care, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward looking department currently undergoing investment, service redesign and modernisation. The successful applicant will provide a Consultant service in general Gastroenterology although any sub-specialist interest is welcomed particularly clinical nutrition or IBD. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the existing 18 Consultants in the Department.Candidates are required to be within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview or currently hold CCT or equivalent. As such the post holder should be trained in all aspects of Gastroenterology.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit/governance.
Main duties of the job
To provide Consultant General Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor', at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate. To undertake regular audit and Continuing Professional Development to achieve revalidation.
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
To co-operate in ensuring that services are delivered to contract and within budget.
The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported either to the Head of Service or Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
About us
Leicester
Set in the heart of England, the vibrant and historic city of Leicester has a wealth of leisure and shopping facilities, is well connected to London and other major cities and it is a great place to live, work and play.
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - and increasingly specialist services over a much wider area.
Spread over the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals, we also have our very own Children's Hospital and work closely with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
We continue to work with many different organisations throughout the world to push the boundaries of research and new surgical procedures for the benefit of our patients. Areas of world-renowned expertise include diabetes, genetics, cancer and cardio-respiratory diseases. We are now home to three NIHR (National Institute of Health Research) Biomedical Research Units and during the year we carried out more than 800 clinical trials, involving thousands of our patients who are among the first to try the latest medicines and techniques.
Date posted
05 May 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£84,559 to £114,003 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-4087203-CON
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Close
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Close
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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