NHS
Job title:
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Company
NHS
Job description
Our thriving and dynamic Gastroenterology department is based at Oldham, Fairfield and Rochdale, and is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).This is a unique and exciting time to join an NHS service that is focused on delivering the best healthcare services to our local population, demonstrated by recent investment in an award winning Community Diagnostic Centre in Oldham (CDC), away from the acute site.This state of the art modular build has PET-CT (to be upgraded to one of the first digital PET CT scanners in the country), MR, CT, Ultrasound and physiological testing. It has been the focus of national attention, visited by the Prime Minister, Professor Sir Mike Richards & the National Clinical Director for Elective care. It recently won two HSJ Partnership awards and has featured in National news articles about diagnostics.In Autumn 2024 the CDC will be enhanced further by a co-located 3 room endoscopy unit with clinical rooms and on-site decontamination. Our ambition at the CDC is to transform the way that we traditionally deliver healthcare and to explore new and innovative delivery models that reflect the needs of both our staff and our patients. There cannot be a better time to join our team.We have an award winning Tertiary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre, led by Professor J.K.Limdi, recognised nationally and internationally for clinical services and research.Team members have the opportunity to influence the development of services.Main duties of the jobAlongside the CDC, there are 3 endoscopy units across Oldham, Fairfield & Rochdale sites, making this one of the largest endoscopy services in the country. TheEndoscopy service offers NHS Bowel Cancer screening colonoscopy, ERCP, HPB, EUS, advanced Lower GI EMR/ ESD.The non-elective inpatient services are centralised on The Royal Oldham Hospital site, the gastroenterology team provide gastroenterology in-reach and outpatients at the 3 sites. There is an excellent, long established GI physiology department.The post holder will work closely with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team to develop Gastroenterology services, and improve outcomes for the local population of over 750,000 peopleWe have a track record of developing our consultants into regional, national and international leaders in their fields, in research, in service development, education and management.The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. The post holder is required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practise. Ideally be on the specialist register (Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine) or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.We offer the opportunity for specialism in your area of choice.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.Date posted19 August 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number236-OCO-CON-GAS-CDC-24-AJob locationsThe Royal Oldham HospitalRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- A valid Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
- MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
ExperienceEssential
- Wide experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
- Meets BSG / JAG standards
- Completion of professional training in Gastroenterology / General (acute medicine)
Desirable
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
- Ability to develop an area of specialist / subspecialism in Gastroenterology / Endoscopy
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- A valid Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
- MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
ExperienceEssential
- Wide experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
- Meets BSG / JAG standards
- Completion of professional training in Gastroenterology / General (acute medicine)
Desirable
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
- Ability to develop an area of specialist / subspecialism in Gastroenterology / Endoscopy
Expected salary
£99532 – 131964 per year
Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Job date
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:20:33 GMT
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