Consultant Gastroenterologist
Job Description
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a whole time (10 programmed activities plus UGI Bleed on-calls) appointment as a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our supportive and forward-thinking Gastroenterology team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Teaching NHS Trust (ULTH), based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
This is an established post developed to support the expansion of gastroenterology and endoscopy services at ULTH.
Applicants with an interest in ERCP would be regarded favourably.
In parallel to this post, the service is also advertising for a permanent consultant gastroenterologist post based at the Lincoln County Hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The successful post-holder will:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of patient care.
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Develop and maintain good working practices.
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.
- Provide support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
This post is to meet the growing demand for gastroenterology services across the county in addition to supporting daily senior review of up to 15 inpatients at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, and the emergency upper GI bleed on-call rota.
The post sits within the department of gastroenterology and, managerially, within the speciality medicine business unit. It is anticipated that with this post the consultant gastroenterologists will work as a team to ensure robust and appropriate cover of the wards and gastroenterology referrals.
Teamwork is an essential requirement.
The post-holder will take responsibility for their continuing professional development (CPD) and will be supported by the Trust when appropriate. The post-holder will also be required to be committed to ensuring their revalidation is completed and up to date.
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Information technology
Essential
- Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential
- Current valid GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
- Hepatology training and/or Nutrition experience
- G(I)M certification
Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate / post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
Desirable
- Teaching diploma / qualification.
Endoscopy
Essential
- Wide Experience of diagnostic and basic therapeutic upper and lower techniques
Desirable
- Advanced intervention or ERCP / EUS / Capsule endoscopy experience.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Management training or qualification.
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
- Evidence of developing a high-quality, high-performance service.
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, other staff and agencies.
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).
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
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Sibsey Roadi
Boston
PE21 9QS
