Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) Medicine

Job title:

Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) Medicine

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) Medicine at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). The main site for this post is Weston General Hospital but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW, it is anticipated that there will be some element of cross-site working with Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), to be determined through the job planning process.The post is advertised as a 10 PA post, but candidates wishing to be considered for a position with additional or fewer sessions are welcome to apply. The appointment of this position will be part of the 1:11 current consultant on call rota.Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT and ideally have NHS experience. However non-UK applicants wishing to apply for specialist registration could be considered on a fixed term basis.As well as joining a welcoming, talented team in a beautiful town, we offer:Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £20,000 (over three years).Relocation allowance and support of up to £8000 (in line with Trust Relocation Policy)Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will develop special interests to extend the spectrum of the gastroenterology services offered at Weston, and support services currently being developed in the department. The post holder will undertake a total of two general gastroenterology clinics per week and support the endoscopy service with both upper and lower endoscopy procedures. Weston General Hospital is JAG accredited and is proud to have retained this for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional service. There will be inpatient responsibility for the gastroenterology ward on a 1:3 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota (1:6) plus the G(I)M on-call rota out of hours (1:11).About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for further information. Please do not hesitate to contact if you have any issues.Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Registered with JAG as competent in diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in upper and lower endoscopy

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research
Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership
Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

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Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

South West England

Job date

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:05:01 GMT

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