Consultant Gastroenterology: Endoscopy & 24/7 GI Bleed

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, is seeking a substantive consultant gastroenterologist. The role focuses on endoscopy and outpatient clinics with GI bleed cover on a 1 in 8 rota and a 24/7 weekend bleed service.

The team already covers bowel cancer screening, IBD, hepatology and ERCP, with scope for other sub-specialties and travel to other Trust sites.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent.
• UK CCT in gastroenterology and general internal medicine or equivalent, or within six months of interview.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise; entry on Specialist Register or CCT within six months of interview.
• JAG accreditation for upper and lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out endoscopy sessions and outpatient clinics.
• Provide GI bleed cover, including a 1 in 8 rota.
• Cover the 24/7 bleed service at weekends while on call.
• Travel to other Trust sites for GI bleed cover and endoscopy sessions or clinics.

Skills

Endoscopy

Audit meetings

Gastroenterology

Education

MRCP or equivalent

UK CCT in gastroenterology and general internal medicine

Tools

JAG accreditation

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, is seeking a substantive consultant gastroenterologist. The role focuses on endoscopy and outpatient clinics with GI bleed cover on a 1 in 8 rota and a 24/7 weekend bleed service.

The team already covers bowel cancer screening, IBD, hepatology and ERCP, with scope for other sub-specialties and travel to other Trust sites.