Consultant - Gastroenterology

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 April 2025

Job summary

Consultant Gastroenterologist- Substantive

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our diverse, friendly and proactive Gastroenterology Team. The post-holder will work primarily with the Gastroenterology team at Harrogate District Hospital and enjoy being in a team renowned, for their approachable and friendly nature, having a combined Consultant experience in excess of 40 years and delivering a high standard of care in all aspects of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. The post holder will be well supported during the early years of their Consultant careers, encouraged to be proactive with service development and practice their medical and endoscopy skills to their fullest potential. Gastroenterology is supported by an efficient and sound management team, with a clear forward vision.

There has never been a better time to come and work at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; we are one of the highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK. Responsibility, respect and passion are at the heart of our organisation.

Our staff go above and beyond their duties, and take pride in caring for our patients - making every moment matter. We are the principal provider of hospital services to the population of Harrogate and Ripon and the surrounding rural district, and have a catchment population of 185,000.

Main duties of the job

The successful colleague will work as part of the Gastroenterology team, who offer high quality, safe and efficient care to the population of Harrogate and District and have close and excellent working relationships with our local GPs.The successful colleague will join a team of 4 Consultants, based at Harrogate District Hospital and will be part of a team delivering a high quality, rapidly developing service which prides itself on team working and close collaboration with MDT colleagues. The successful colleague will be providing gastroenterology service in an in-patient setting, outpatient setting and contributing to the OOH acute UGI bleed rota. The successful colleague will have the full support of the team , in developing new areas of expertise/skill in endoscopy. The team prides in being educators and the successful applicant will be encouraged to train medical and non-medical staff where needed.

About us

The Spa town of Harrogate is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent facilities in the area for sports and outdoor activities. There is a healthy nightlife with a number of popular bars and restaurants within the town centre and the city hosts a number of annual events such as The Yorkshire Show, The Annual Flower Show and several sporting events.

Major cities Leeds and York are conveniently close. The area also offers a choice of outstanding local schools.

Harrogate tops a recent small trust research league table, and research interests are supported by a team of dedicated research nurses.

The Trust has an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which carries a full programme of events including and offers access to a Medical Library and a Clinical Skills Lab with high fidelity simulation facilities. The post is non-training; however, opportunities for development will be available.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year 10 PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-MS-1824K

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To work flexibly to cover the needs of the Departments
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Work as part of the team to support and help to provide a comprehensive medical service within the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To work flexibly to cover the needs of the Departments
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Work as part of the team to support and help to provide a comprehensive medical service within the Trust.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Proficiency in endoscopy and GI bleeding therapy
Understanding of all aspects of Gastroenterology medicine including Endoscopy

Desirable

5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
Nutrition experience

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of CCT at the time of interview
Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent

Desirable

Completed Fellowship Programme
ALS

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Proficiency in endoscopy and GI bleeding therapy
Understanding of all aspects of Gastroenterology medicine including Endoscopy

Desirable

5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
Nutrition experience

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of CCT at the time of interview
Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent

Desirable

Completed Fellowship Programme
ALS

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

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