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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participation in ward cover of Intestinal Failure Unit of 12 patients with three other IF consultants
1:16 On-call for GI Bleeds (no GIM responsibility)
Participation in a weekly rota of Hepatology/GI In-reach into the Acute Medical Unit (weekdays) and inpatient endoscopy lists (1:16 weeks)
Clinical Supervision of junior medical staff
General GI outpatients clinics including dedicated Intestinal Failure Clinics
Flexible Endoscopy sessions across all 3 sites or in one of the Community Hospitals
Participation in the Intestinal Failure MDT
Active role in the Leicester Intestinal Failure Team (currently three consultants, two Nutrition Nurse Specialists and three Senior Dietitians).
Research , CME & Audit
Clinical Administration
To work in conjunction with the Gastroenterology team to reduce waiting times for Endoscopy and Outpatients and to improve the quality of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participation in ward cover of Intestinal Failure Unit of 12 patients with three other IF consultants
1:16 On-call for GI Bleeds (no GIM responsibility)
Participation in a weekly rota of Hepatology/GI In-reach into the Acute Medical Unit (weekdays) and inpatient endoscopy lists (1:16 weeks)
Clinical Supervision of junior medical staff
General GI outpatients clinics including dedicated Intestinal Failure Clinics
Flexible Endoscopy sessions across all 3 sites or in one of the Community Hospitals
Participation in the Intestinal Failure MDT
Active role in the Leicester Intestinal Failure Team (currently three consultants, two Nutrition Nurse Specialists and three Senior Dietitians).
Research , CME & Audit
Clinical Administration
To work in conjunction with the Gastroenterology team to reduce waiting times for Endoscopy and Outpatients and to improve the quality of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
MB BS or Equivalent

Desirable

Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

Experience

Essential

Advanced endoscopic skills
Clinical Knowledge and Expertise

Desirable

National Bowel Cancer Screener accreditation

Research

Essential

Understanding and interest in research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
MB BS or Equivalent

Desirable

Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

Experience

Essential

Advanced endoscopic skills
Clinical Knowledge and Expertise

Desirable

National Bowel Cancer Screener accreditation

Research

Essential

Understanding and interest in research.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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