Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dynamic Consultant Gastroenterologist to join their Gastroenterology team at the University Hospital Lewisham. This role involves leading endoscopic procedures and managing in-patients, with a focus on IBD as well as contributing to departmental education and development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• Specialist Register for Gastroenterology must be obtained within 6 months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• Manage Gastroenterology in-patients.
• Participate in providing out-patient Gastroenterology service.

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

CCT for Gastroenterology and General Medicine

Job description

Overview

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust require 1 dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant to join the Gastroenterology team. This post will be based at the University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) site: one of two acute sites operated by the Trust, with the other being Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Woolwich. We are currently looking for 1 Consultant Gastroenterologist, with one post having a specialist interest in IBD; the sub-speciality for the second can be explored more flexibly. The post is a 10 PA appointment, with the post-holder expected to undertake 2 endoscopy lists and clinics each week, while participating in in-patient ward work reviewing acute Gastroenterology admissions, and to participate in the on-call GI Bleed rota.

The Gastroenterology Department at UHL consists of 6 Consultants, 2 Registrars, a Specialist Doctor and three specialist nurses (IBD and viral hepatitis). The establishment at the QEH site includes 6 Consultants, 2 Specialist Registrars, 3 Clinical Fellows and 3 specialist nurses with responsibilities for IBD, viral hepatitis and endoscopy. A number of specialist Gastroenterology services have been established at the Trust including ERCP, oesophageal physiology, capsule endoscopy and fibro scanning.

Responsibilities

• To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
• To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient Gastroenterology service, including patient administration
• To manage Gastroenterology in-patients

Key tasks

• Attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings
• Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services
• Contribute to the educational programme, including weekly departmental meetings and teaching
• Act as the joint clinical supervisor for SpRs in Gastroenterology
• Participation in Pathology and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
• Participation in medical audit
• Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal process
• Comply with Continuing Professional Development and revalidation requirements as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians, with time and financial support provided by the Trust
• A senior consultant will be nominated to each appointee to act as a mentor during the first 12 months in post

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and have initiatives and networks to support engagement and development of staff at all levels.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT for Gastroenterology and General Medicine

Desirable & Sub-specialties

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes; other degrees such as BSc, MSc, MD; sub-specialist interests including nutrition, hepatology and IBD

Registration

• Full GMC Registration
• To be on the Specialist Register for Gastroenterology on the date of commencement or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Clinical Experience & Attributes

• Leadership, ability to work under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team
• Clear communication with patients and colleagues
• Willingness to participate in NHS management and service development

Audit, Teaching & CPD

• Understanding of audit principles and experience in presenting at national/international meetings
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and annual appraisal

Other Information

• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: University Hospital Lewisham, High Street, London SE13 6LH

Disclosure & Sponsorship

• Post subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks
• UK skilled worker sponsorship considerations apply; follow UK Visas and Immigration guidance as appropriate