Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated, experienced consultant to join our gastroenterology team. We are looking for someone to cover this post on a permanent contract but we are also happy to offer a 1-2 year fixed term position. This is a substantive appointment for a consultant in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. The successful applicant will join a team of 2 gastroenterologists based at Weston General Hospital.
The Department of Medicine comprises of Consultants with special interests in respiratory medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, and care of the elderly. Whilst this post is not an approved training post it is recognised by the Royal College of Physicians of London for the MRCP (UK) examinations. There is a firm commitment to continuing professional development and the opportunity to participate in specialist clinics and procedure lists. On site we have an Academy which provides up-to-date IT facilities and library services.
Main duties of the job
The post requires independent upper and lower endoscopy, outpatient clinics, and an inpatient responsibility for the gastroenterology ward on a 1:3 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota plus GIM on call rota. Accreditation in Gastroenterology and general Internal medicine is required, although applicants within 6 months of gaining CCT are also encouraged to apply.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Medicine comprises of Consultants with special interests in respiratory medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, and care of the elderly.
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Medicine comprises of Consultants with special interests in respiratory medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, and care of the elderly.
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Special Training
Essential
- MCRP/FRCP ( or equivalent)
- Fully registered with GMC
- Certification of Specialist Training in GASTROENTEROLOGY & GENERAL (INTERNAL) MEDICINE by interview date or be within 6 months of obtaining it
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of gastrointestinal medicine and endoscopy (except ERCP) and in leading acute admitting medical team
- Registered with JAG as competent in diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy
- Experience of working with allied professions
- Experience of clinical service management
- Experience of audit in gastroenterology & general medicine
- Experience of teaching both post and undergraduate students and professions allied to medicine
Desirable
- Published research and audit
- Experience of educating support staff
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
- Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Skills in teaching under & post graduate students
Desirable
- Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine
- knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites
- Evidence of appropriate management training
Personal skills
Essential
- Good leadership & organisational skills
- Flexibility to fit with service requirements & ability to work in a team
- Honesty, reliability and good personal organisation skills
- Caring attitude to patients and those close to them
- Ability to negotiate for services & funding with other relevant parties
Desirable
- Interest in future research
- Ability to manage personnel issues sensitively
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on-call commitments
- Ability to undertake the travel commitments of the post
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer- reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications/Special Training
Essential
- MCRP/FRCP ( or equivalent)
- Fully registered with GMC
- Certification of Specialist Training in GASTROENTEROLOGY & GENERAL (INTERNAL) MEDICINE by interview date or be within 6 months of obtaining it
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of gastrointestinal medicine and endoscopy (except ERCP) and in leading acute admitting medical team
- Registered with JAG as competent in diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy
- Experience of working with allied professions
- Experience of clinical service management
- Experience of audit in gastroenterology & general medicine
- Experience of teaching both post and undergraduate students and professions allied to medicine
Desirable
- Published research and audit
- Experience of educating support staff
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
- Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Skills in teaching under & post graduate students
Desirable
- Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine
- knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites
- Evidence of appropriate management training
Personal skills
Essential
- Good leadership & organisational skills
- Flexibility to fit with service requirements & ability to work in a team
- Honesty, reliability and good personal organisation skills
- Caring attitude to patients and those close to them
- Ability to negotiate for services & funding with other relevant parties
Desirable
- Interest in future research
- Ability to manage personnel issues sensitively
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on-call commitments
- Ability to undertake the travel commitments of the post
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer- reviewed journals
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).
