Consultant Gastroenterologist/ Colorectal Surgeon

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Consultant Gastroenterologist- Colorectal Surgeon

Area of work- BMSG Endoscopy Unit

Job purpose

To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive Gastroenterology service to patients. This will include ensuring that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of clinical governance are maintained at all times.

The post holder will work closely with the Management team to ensure that relevant clinical audit is carried out, in accordance with Joint Advisory Group (JAG) and British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical and ancillary team to ensure all requirements are met in accordance with JAG and BSG guidelines.

Scope

The post holder will be required to work flexibly to provide the Gastroenterology service. This may include working with different teams on a regular basis.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

CLINICAL

Demonstrate delivery of high standards of care.

Maintain Joint Advisory Group in GI Endoscopy (JAG) and British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) standards in endoscopic practice

Undertake Endoscopic procedures and Outpatient clinics (telephone & face to face) as per Commissioned contractual arrangements.

Ensure patient is involved in decision-making regarding their care.

Respect the privacy and dignity of patients and other staff at all times.

Take ongoing responsibility for leading the management of patients under his/her care

Participate in the development of the Gastroenterology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of conditions

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and with General Practitioners and medical professionals from acute hospitals.

a firm involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit, including participation in the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continuous and safe clinical practice

Adhere to care pathways across the service

ORGANISATIONAL

Practice and promote confidentiality at all times.

Demonstrate adherence to all BMSG policies and procedures.

Accurately record relevant information in appropriate format.

Communicate with all members of the clinical and administrative teams in a professional manner and be able to convey relevant information to and receive feedback from same.

Demonstrate adherence to all Information Governance requirements

MANAGING RESOURCES

Demonstrates economy in use of resources.

Take responsibility for the care of all equipment used.

Demonstrate understanding of adherence to local and National Health and Safety policies and procedures.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Evidence completion of all mandatory training as required for the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential
• Registration
• Full, current GMC registration on the appropriate specialist register.
• Clinical Experience
• Evidence of experience and expertise in the clinical specialty.
• Audit/Research
• Evidence of involvement in audit or research relevant to the clinical specialty.
• Organisational
• Knowledge and ability to understand and work within the dynamics of clinical and management teams.
• Aptitude/Personal Qualities
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
• I.T Skills
• Proficient in using PCs.
• Punctuality and Reliability
• Punctual and reliable.
• Physical Requirements
• Physically capable of undertaking the work involved.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Beacon Medical Services Group Ltd

Address

Parkway House

Palatine Road, Northenden

Manchester

M22 4DB

Employer's website

https://beaconmedicalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)