Consultant in Gastroenterology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses and gyms

Beach hut rental opportunity

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant in gastroenterology to join a district general hospital service that includes endoscopy. The post covers outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic care with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and supervision of junior doctors.

Entry to the GMC specialist register is required; part-time and job-share options are invited. A special interest in general gastroenterology or hepatology is welcome; MRCP or GMC-equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Higher UK qualification such as MRCP, or an equivalent recognised by the GMC.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register in the specialty, via CCT (proposed date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community rights.
• Experience in postgraduate teaching.
• Special interest compatible with the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service, including endoscopy, covering prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
• Take responsibility for the proper functioning of the gastroenterology service.
• Deliver outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic gastroenterology services.
• Hold clinical responsibility for a caseload of outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology patients.
• Take part in developing the gastroenterology service in line with national and NICE frameworks.
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff, following local employment and HR policies.
• Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education locally and nationally.

Skills

Gastroenterology expertise

Endoscopy

Teaching/education

Education

MRCP or GMC recognised equivalent

Job description

Consultant post in gastroenterology at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, covering a district general hospital service that includes endoscopy. The work spans outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic care, with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment, plus supervision of junior doctors. It is a full-time post, though part-time and job-share candidates are invited, and a special interest in general gastroenterology or hepatology is needed. Entry to the GMC specialist register in the specialty is required.

What the job involves

• Provide a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service, including endoscopy, covering prevention, diagnosis and treatment
• Take responsibility for the proper functioning of the gastroenterology service
• Deliver outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic gastroenterology services
• Hold clinical responsibility for a caseload of outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology patients
• Take part in developing the gastroenterology service in line with national and NICE frameworks
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff, following local employment and HR policies
• Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education locally and nationally

Qualifications

• Higher UK qualification such as MRCP, or an equivalent recognised by the GMC

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC specialist register in the specialty, via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community rights

Experience

• High level of clinical experience, expertise and competence in managing gastroenterology patients
• Experience in postgraduate teaching
• Special interest compatible with the needs of the service

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Other

• Participation in audit relevant to the specialty

Nice to have

• Relevant higher degree at Masters or Doctorate level, or equivalent
• Training in thoracoscopy and pleural ultrasound
• Published audits

What’s offered

• Onsite day nursery
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts at local businesses and gyms
• Opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde
• Flexible working arrangements, to be discussed