Job summary
We are seeking a Gastroenterologist, also qualified in General Internal Medicine, to continue to develop the Gastroenterology service at Weston General Hospital. Demand for our services has expanded significantly in recent years, especially colonoscopy, so the post requires independent upper and lower endoscopy including ERCP, 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 (1 in 6) plus the GIM on-call rota out of hours (1 in 11). Accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Internal medicine is required, although applicants within 6 months of gaining CCT are also encouraged to apply.
The provision of acute medical care has undergone significant change at Weston with an expansion in the Acute Medicine consultant base, a Medical Admissions unit and concentration of gastroenterology in-patients in a specialty ward. There is daily specialist input into the acute care of gastrointestinal disease Monday to Friday and the appointee will contribute to this along with the current post-holders.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have responsibility for the care of the patients entrusted to him or her. All consultants are expected to have a flexible attitude towards the work of the Directorate.
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specific process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved. The Trust has invested in IT support and consultants now have access to a direct dictation programme of a very high standard as well as facilities for up to date video consultations.
About us
The Trust structure is based on six autonomous Clinical Divisions:
- Medicine
- Surgical Division
- Women's and Children's Services
- Specialised Services
- Diagnostic and Therapy Services
- Weston Division
A clinical chair supported by a Divisional Director leads each Division.
The Divisions are supported by a seventh Division - Trust Services which comprises of a number of corporate functions including Finance, IM&T, and Human Resources.
The Division of Medicine has over 1200 members of staff. Each year, we treat nearly 70,000 patients in the Emergency Department, deliver over 140,000 outpatient appointments and look after over 21,000 inpatient admissions. This is delivered within our current annual budget of over £86.7 million.
The Division of Medicine includes the clinical specialities of Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology & Diabetes, Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Medicine for Older People. In addition to the associated Outpatient activity we have specialist OPD centres for Rheumatology, Dermatology and Sexual Health as well as The Bridge which is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) offering medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
The Division of Medicine are also the lead provider at South Bristol NHS Community Hospital which, in addition to Outpatient activity also provides inpatient rehabilitation for Stroke Medicine and Medicine for Older People.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful appointee is expected to take a full role in the delivery of the Trusts wide agenda for Governance. The Trust believes in an open learning environment with a clear risk management strategy that allows innovation and improvement in care whilst placing patient safety at the centre of our values. The Consultant will take an active part in the department audit arrangements.
This post will have 10 programmed activities (PA). There will be an option to negotiate an increase to support additional activities such as research or educational supervision, or if clear evidence is produced that the workload justifies this.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Chair, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Clinical Chair on behalf of the Chief Executive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful appointee is expected to take a full role in the delivery of the Trusts wide agenda for Governance. The Trust believes in an open learning environment with a clear risk management strategy that allows innovation and improvement in care whilst placing patient safety at the centre of our values. The Consultant will take an active part in the department audit arrangements.
This post will have 10 programmed activities (PA). There will be an option to negotiate an increase to support additional activities such as research or educational supervision, or if clear evidence is produced that the workload justifies this.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Chair, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Clinical Chair on behalf of the Chief Executive.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Registered with JAG as competent in diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in upper and lower endoscopy
Desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Registered with JAG as competent in diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in upper and lower endoscopy
Desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
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).
