Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the full time substantive post of Consultant Gastroenterologist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new appointment to join three Consultant Gastroenterologists. Any subspecialty interest that complemented the existing department would be considered, however expertise in inflammatory bowel disease or hepatology would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to combine a stimulating and fulfilling role in an environment that offers excellent quality of life and a healthy work-life balance. The Gastroenterology Department is dynamic and progressive, with the team comprising: one Specialist Registrar, Core Trainees and Foundation Doctors; 3 IBD clinical nurse specialists (CNS) with further administrative and specialist pharmacy support; 2 Nutrition CNS; 2 upper GI and 4 colorectal cancer CNS; 1 iron deficiency anaemia CNS; and 4 Nurse Endoscopists. We have a recently refurbished 3 room endoscopy department and provide Bowel Cancer Screening along with diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, ERCP, and capsule enteroscopy. Complimentary disciplines at DCH include on-site colorectal and upper GI surgery, interventional radiology, histopathololgy and oncology.

The post-holder would contribute to in- and out-patient gastroenterology services and be part of a GI bleed rota (1 in 7), and weekday specialty post take review but no commitment to the General Medical rota. The post is full-time (10 PAs) and will be paid according to the new consultant contract salary scale. Less than full-time applicants will be considered.

About us

This post is located at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The Trust serves a population of approximately 250,000 and is situated in the historic town of Dorchester in an attractive part of Dorset. The area is served by high quality schools and is close to some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK.

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-MD24020GCO

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department of gastroenterology provides gastroenterological services to West Dorset and South Somerset, with over 1500 new outpatient referrals to the department anticipated in the next year, and over 8000 endoscopy procedures per annum.The successful candidate will:

Provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disease in Dorset to a level consistent with the Trusts vision of Delivering compassionate and safe healthcare.

Participate fully in the provision of general Gastroenterological inpatient, outpatient and endoscopic services.

Take part in weekday specialty Gastroenterology take when covering the ward, with no commitment to the general medical take.

Take part in the out of hours GI bleed endoscopy rota (1 in 7).

Participate fully in the ongoing development of the Gastroenterology service, in line with national and NICE guidelines.

A sub-specialty interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Hepatology would be particularly welcome although any sub-specialty interests that complement the existing department would be welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate fully in the provision of general Gastroenterological inpatient, outpatient and endoscopic services.

Take part in weekday specialty Gastroenterology take when covering the ward, with no commitment to the general medical take.

Take part in the out of hours GI bleed endoscopy rota (1 in 7).

Participate fully in the ongoing development of the Gastroenterology service, in line with national and NICE guidelines.

A sub-specialty interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Hepatology would be particularly welcome although any sub-specialty interests that complement the existing department would be welcomed.

Person Specification

experience, education,qualifications & training

Essential

GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Higher UK clinical qualification (MRCP) or overseas equivalent
Awarded CCT or on Specialist Register

Desirable

5 years clinical experience in Gastroenterology & General Medicine post membership

Experience

Essential

Subspeciality skill to complement exisiting department

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and service development

Person Specification

experience, education,qualifications & training

Essential

GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Higher UK clinical qualification (MRCP) or overseas equivalent
Awarded CCT or on Specialist Register

Desirable

5 years clinical experience in Gastroenterology & General Medicine post membership

Experience

Essential

Subspeciality skill to complement exisiting department

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and service development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).