Job summary
The advert is for a GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Gastroenterology training programme to join 9 consultants
The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their sub specialist areas of interest.
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
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
1.Join MDT performing enhanced clinical triage of referrals
All referrals are reviewed via an enhanced virtual MDT on Microsoft teams. This includes: outpatient referrals from local GPs, A&G referrals and patient initiated follow ups. The MDT comprises membership includes Consultant Physicians and specialist nurses and the GPwER.
2.Supervised clinics in secondary care and in community hub(s)
This will include general gastroenterology clinics and clinics based endoscopy (there are also plans to start a one stop dyspepsia /endoscopy service). The community clinics will be closely linked to a community diagnostic hub programme to enable the review of patients post diagnostics such as fibroscan, CT, TNE. This can start off as working with the consultant initially, and then gradually the GPwER will build their own clinic and patient selection.
3.Educational & Interface work with General Practice + SWL Gastroenterology Pathway Development
a) Upskilling and educating clinicians in primary care (e.g.optimising use of A&G, clinical guidelines on management of non-ulcer dyspepsia etc.) as well as raising awareness of referral pathways.
b) Working with the SWL Gastroenterology Clinical Network Lead on network transformation priorities in gastroenterology for SWL
About us
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Patient empowerment and community activation
Work with underserved communities and areas of deprivation (core20+5) to raise awareness of common gastroenterology conditions and cancer including when to contact health services. E.g. alert symptoms for gastric cancer etc. This will be coordinated through Merton PCNs partnership with Merton Connected (the 3rd sector organisation for Merton with whom Merton PCNs have an MOU with).
Mentorship support will be provided.
Please see attached job description for full list of role and responsibilities in detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Patient empowerment and community activation
Work with underserved communities and areas of deprivation (core20+5) to raise awareness of common gastroenterology conditions and cancer including when to contact health services. E.g. alert symptoms for gastric cancer etc. This will be coordinated through Merton PCNs partnership with Merton Connected (the 3rd sector organisation for Merton with whom Merton PCNs have an MOU with).
Mentorship support will be provided.
Please see attached job description for full list of role and responsibilities in detail.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oRCGP or equivalent.
Desirable
- oAttended management training course. oKnowledge of finance / budgets
essential
Essential
- Evidence of continuing medical education
essential
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
essential
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course. oKnowledge of finance / budgets
desirable
Essential
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain). oRCGP or equivalent.
Desirable
- oAttended management training course. oKnowledge of finance / budgets
essential
Essential
- Evidence of continuing medical education
essential
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. oExperience of clinical audit. oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
essential
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course. oKnowledge of finance / budgets
desirable
Essential
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
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).
