Consultant Gastroenterology

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Consultant in Gastroenterology to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on patient care and education while enjoying the stunning surroundings of Barrow-in-Furness. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive practices, this position allows for professional growth and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. If you are dedicated to excellence in healthcare and eager to contribute to a thriving community, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and entry on Specialist Register required.
• Broad exposure to gastrointestinal diseases and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of consultants with a focus on innovation and patient care.
• Participate in a 1 in 8 GI bleeding rota and provide endoscopy services.

Skills

Gastrointestinal disease management

Training and supervising junior medical staff

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Managerial awareness in NHS

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

JAG accredited for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

Higher degree (MD, PhD)

Job description

Main area: Gastroenterology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (GI Bleed rota and consultant of the week rota.)

Job ref: 331-B0210225

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Furness General Hospital

Town: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/04/2025 23:59

Interview date: 01/05/2025

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.

Job overview

Do you want to be part of a Team with an appetite for innovation and driving change?

Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job in a stunningly beautiful location with excellent transport links and within easy reach of Edinburgh, London (2 hour train journey), Manchester and Liverpool?

For those considering relocating, the area has many new housing developments, a bustling local business economy and a variety of dining, entertainment and leisure activities.

Interview date to be confirmed

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of eight existing consultants supported by 1 Nurse Consultant, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners and 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists. Our department has a reputation for being friendly and supportive with particularly good working relationships and there is capacity for a wide variety of sub-specialty interests to be accommodated and developed.

The post will be based at Furness General Hospital. Travel to our other sites to carry out Cross Bay GI Bleed cover and Endoscopy Sessions / Clinics will be required.

The Trust operates a 7 day bleeding service and the job plan for these posts include a 1 in 8 GI bleeding rota that incorporates a 24/7 bleed service at weekends whilst on-call.

The Trust has a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. We work in partnership with Lancaster Medical School and Health Education England North West to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust’s high standards of patient care.

Consultant Gastroenterology Physicians must hold full GMC with a licence to practice and be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT award at the time of interview.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To 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.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council, MRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview (Gastroenterology and General Medicine)
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine
• JAG accredited for upper and Lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Higher degree (MD, PhD) Specialist interest and expertise to complement colleagues
• Membership of appropriate professional society (ies)

Experience

• Broad exposure to Gastrointestinal diseases and the management of these.
• Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team work.

Skills

• Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS.
• Regular attendance and participation at audit meeting.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.