Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking a dynamic Locum Consultant gastroenterologist to provide an integrated digestive diseases service. The successful candidate will oversee inpatient treatment and contribute to outpatient services. Qualifications include GMC registration and relevant medical degrees. The role offers relocation assistance and opportunities for further specialization within the department.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to £4,000

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT.
• Experience in general gastroenterology services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee treatment of inpatients in dedicated GI wards.
• Participate in elective outpatient services across the Trust.
• Contribute to general gastroenterology service across the Trust.
• Handle Out of Hours GI Bleed cover.

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC or GDC registration

Royal College Membership

Consultant, SAS Doctor or General Practitioner

On the GMC Specialist Register

Management Qualification or equivalent portfolio

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant gastroenterologist to join our team of consultant gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons to provide an integrated digestive diseases service across north Cumbria. The North Cumbria GI Service is a new, cohesive and integrated department, combining the services of gastroenterology and endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, emergency GI surgery.

The successful candidate will join a team of gastroenterologists supported by nurse specialists in IBD & hepatology across North Cumbria NHS Trust. Sub specialty interest will be encouraged where this contributes to and complements the department and Trusts\' service needs. While appointees will be appointed to a base unit, all members of the team will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the general gastroenterology service across the Trust.

Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

Responsibilities

• The department has two dedicated GI wards within the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle for the treatment of inpatients. The plan in the near future is to have all GI areas co-located.
• There is a dedicated 3-room endoscopy unit at The Cumberland Infirmary and the new endoscopy unit at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven has 2 dedicated rooms in a new, state of the art facility. There is a specialist GI physiology lab on both sites.
• The Trust has recently secured a national bid for a new 5 room Endoscopy Unit planned to open in 2025 at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
• On-call commitment includes Out of Hours GI Bleed cover. The standard job plan attracts 10-12 programmed activities (PAs).
• Contribute to all aspects of the general gastroenterology service across the Trust and participate in elective outpatient services (endoscopy and clinics) as part of the team across the Trust.
• Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Essential: Full GMC or GDC registration
• Essential: Royal College Membership
• Essential: Consultant, SAS Doctor or General Practitioner
• Essential: On the GMC Specialist Register
• Desirable: Management Qualification or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Desirable: CCT or equivalent

Additional information

• Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure will be sought where required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.
• UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.