Job summary
The appointees will join a team of 5 existing Consultant Gastroenterology colleagues and will support delivery of high quality patient care, endoscopy in our JAG accredited unit, management of outpatients as well as inpatients in the gastroenterology ward. The appointees are expected to participate in an 'out of hours' GI Bleed Service. There is no acute general medical on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
The appointees are expected to have a broad background in general gastroenterology and endoscopy skills. Depending on sub-specialist expertise there are opportunities to expand current Hepatology, HPB (EUS and or ERCP), UGI or luminal services and advanced endoscopy services. Research and teaching interests through links with the University of Liverpool and Lancaster are actively supported. There is also the exiting opportunity of developing subspecialty interest with support from existing Consultant colleagues if required [including through ongoing post-CCT in-house training and mentorship from experienced Consultant colleagues).
About us
We are inviting applications for two Consultant Gastroenterologist posts, one replacement (following retirement) and the other a new post, working across the geographical areas covered by the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Blackpool Victoria Hospital is a large district hospital with attached Lancashire Specialist Cardiothoracic Centre. It provides services to a population of 330 000 people and is situated in the popular seaside resort of Blackpool on the Lancashire Coast. There are good transport links and we are within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District. The surrounding area includes the affluent townships of Poulton and Lytham St Annes which are both in short commuting proximity with highly rated schools of Excellent by Ofsted, good quality dining, many picturesque locations, affordable high quality housing and offer a varied range of outdoor, cultural and social activities. Remuneration packages may be applicable to allow for relocation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based on the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions at community hospitals within the Trust when requested by Consultant colleagues.Applicants should possess full GMC registration and be registered on the Specialist Register or within 6 months. The post holder will be employed by the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The endoscopy department has 5 endoscopy rooms performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including EUS and ERCP. We are the administrative site for delivering bowel cancer screening as well as bowel scope for the region.
Please see Job description for detailed information.
The AAC Interview date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based on the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions at community hospitals within the Trust when requested by Consultant colleagues.Applicants should possess full GMC registration and be registered on the Specialist Register or within 6 months. The post holder will be employed by the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The endoscopy department has 5 endoscopy rooms performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including EUS and ERCP. We are the administrative site for delivering bowel cancer screening as well as bowel scope for the region.
Please see Job description for detailed information.
The AAC Interview date: TBC
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Knowledge / Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Adherence to the Values of the
Essential
- People Centred
- Compassion
- Positive
- Excellence
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Knowledge / Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Adherence to the Values of the
Essential
- People Centred
- Compassion
- Positive
- Excellence
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).
