Consultant Gastroenterology with a special interest in Hepatology
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Job summary
We are seeking a substantive, full-time consultant gastroenterologist with a subspeciality interest in Hepatology.
You will join a team of eleven gastroenterologists at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who enjoy working together and supporting each other.
You should be a dynamic, competent clinician and endoscopist with a CCT in gastroenterology and general medicine and experience working within the NHS. To complement our team, you should demonstrate interest in Hepatology. Our Gastroenterology department currently has 2 consultants with a special interest in Hepatology, 3 specialist nurses, 2 transient electrography machines, and a dedicated point of care US Machine, Endoscopic US and ERCP service.
There may be options to develop additional subspeciality interests in conjunction with departmental needs.
This post has 10 programmed activities. There is a 1:11 on-call rota for "consultant of the week" inpatient cover and overnight on-call for GI bleed.
We are looking for the prospective candidate to start as soon as possible.
Interview Date: 27th March 2024
- Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £12,000 (if required)/ pro rata.
The Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.
This change in in line with the Trusts' flexible working agenda and recognition of the enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency)
- Outpatient work (Clinics, Referral Vetting, GP advice and guidance)
- Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals, ED in-reach)
- Weekend work (6 hours on site ward and emergency endoscopy)
- MDTs including Hepatology and HPB Cancer.
- Clinical governance and service development and research
You will be expected to be able to travel to all 3 Trust hospital Sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans Hospital).
You will take part in clinical governance and clinical risk management, and in their implementation, including audit.
A personal discussion and visit to the department are strongly encouraged.
Further information may be obtained from Dr Mark Fullard; Clinical Lead Gastroenterology: Mark.Fullard@nhs.net; phone: 01923 217318
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via, alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.
We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
Details
Date posted
18 January 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year London Fringe - £149 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-A-4906
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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