Job summary
This post is a 1 year fixed term with a view to a substantive post becoming available in the future. We are also advertising for a permanent substantive post at the same time to replace one of our existing consultants who is due to leave soon. We would also like to expand the team further with this appointment. There is flexibility in working patterns with the option to work LTFT if required.
The post will be to join the other 8 other consultants: Dr Markus Gess, Dr Helen Matthews, Dr Ralph Greaves, Dr Rishi Goel, Dr Christos Christodoulou, Dr Jonathan Nolan (Clinical Lead), Dr Yasmin Pasha and Dr Ilia Sergeev in Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Endoscopy. The existing consultants are keen for the candidate to work to their strengths and support a role (or develop) in a subspecialist area according to the candidates strengths and future leadership roles are encouraged and well supported.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to provide a first class service in gastroenterology/hepatology and endoscopy supported by junior medical staff. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics (and supervise registrar and SHO clinics) and endoscopy sessions mainly at Kingston Hospital but potentially also at other sites in the locality as service demands require. The post holder will work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues to provide a seamless service especially for cancer patients and patients referred under the cancer access targets.
About us
The hospital now has a brand-new JAG accredited, state of the art endoscopy unit with 3 rooms and trans-nasal endoscopy suite. We perform approximately 8000 upper and lower GI endoscopies each year, using Fujinon high resolution scopes and has a comprehensive endoscopy reporting tool designed to facilitate GRS reporting. The endoscopy department performs a full range of procedures including oesophageal stenting and is due to transition ERCP at Kingston from St Georges hospital. The service division between inpatient and outpatient endoscopy allows easy access to endoscopy for inpatients and outpatient lists that can run in parallel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work is based at Kingston Hospital, with clinics taking place in the main outpatient department and outpatient endoscopy which has recently moved to a brand-new state-of-the-art endoscopy unit located within the main hospital site. At present some outpatient consultations are performed remotely by telephone with adequate working space and IT support provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work is based at Kingston Hospital, with clinics taking place in the main outpatient department and outpatient endoscopy which has recently moved to a brand-new state-of-the-art endoscopy unit located within the main hospital site. At present some outpatient consultations are performed remotely by telephone with adequate working space and IT support provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current, wide range of general medicine, gastroenterological and hepatology experience
- Experience of service delivery
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Fully competent in upper and lower GI diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy
- Expertise and interest in inflammatory Bowel Disease
Desirable
- Clinical Interests and skills to complement those of the current team
Managment Skills
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Relevant Research articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Completed " Train the Trainers" Course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current, wide range of general medicine, gastroenterological and hepatology experience
- Experience of service delivery
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Fully competent in upper and lower GI diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy
- Expertise and interest in inflammatory Bowel Disease
Desirable
- Clinical Interests and skills to complement those of the current team
Managment Skills
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Relevant Research articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Completed " Train the Trainers" Course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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
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).
