Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague with an interest in hepatology to join the existing 12 Consultant Gastroenterologists across sites to work mainly at Morriston Hospital.
Clinical responsibility includes outpatient and endoscopy lists as well as supporting inpatient care which is shared. You will also be a key participant on the GI bleed rota.
Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to further develop their own skills and will also be expected to be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and research.
Working between the three sites within the Health Board (Morriston , Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospital (NPTH), the successful candidate will join a team of 12 substantive gastroenterology consultant colleagues in Swansea Bay UHB to provide out of hours GI bleed rota, which will be no more frequent than 1 in 8. There will be no general medicine on-call commitments for the post holder.
Main duties of the job
We plan to develop innovative services to meet future demand for high quality care for people with gastro-intestinal diseases. For this post, inpatient activity and GI on-call rota will be based at Morriston Hospital. Outpatient and endoscopy sessions will be scheduled in Morriston, Singleton or Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
We welcome candidates with sub-specialty interest in hepatology.
There are opportunities for research and to undertake teaching of Undergraduate students as part of the Swansea University College of Medicine.
This appointment will provide consultant ward rounds, outpatient services, "hot clinics", endoscopic services, and GI retrieval from our Medical Admissions Unit / referral service, within agreed job plans.
The Department offers a full referral service for the diagnosis and management of patients with GI diseases except transplantation - however, the service benefits from strong links with the Liver Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Consultants in the Health Board benefit from a flexible approach to working practices. We place great emphasis on continuous professional development and will actively support you in the achievement of personal goals.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
- CCTin Hepatology or Liver Transplant centre experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience GIM and Gastroenterology
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organizing Programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organization of further teaching Programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
- CCTin Hepatology or Liver Transplant centre experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience GIM and Gastroenterology
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organizing Programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organization of further teaching Programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Motivational skills
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).
