Consultant In Hepatology

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a hepatology/gastroenterology consultant to support high-quality patient care, contribute to service development, and supervise junior medical staff.

The role requires full GMC registration (CCT or CESR eligibility), MRCP/MRCS, and a commitment to teaching, audit, and CPD, with leadership responsibilities within the department.

Qualifikationen

• Essential criteria include MB BS or equivalent, Full GMC Registration via CCT or CESR, MRCP/MRCS or equivalent, and Current BLS certificate.
• Desirable criteria include membership of specialist societies and higher degrees such as MSc or MD.
• Experience criteria include fully trained in hepatology/gastroenterology, JAG accredited for upper and lower GI endoscopy, and leadership experience.
• Communication criteria require demonstrable written and spoken English for patient and colleague communication.

Aufgaben

• Support the provision of high quality patient care and participate in service development and business planning with Consultants, CMG, GPs and local commissioners.
• Provide supervision and management of junior medical staff and ensure adherence to HR policies.
• Involve in teaching, examinations, and accreditation duties, contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.
• Participate in medical audit, Clinical Governance processes, CPD, and mandatory training; assist with budgetary responsibilities where appropriate.
• Respond to legitimate requests from Trust officers, including investigations of incidents or complaints, and support training of junior staff.

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Ausbildung

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration via CCT or CESR

MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Current BLS certificate

Tools

JAG accreditation for GI endoscopy

ERCP / EUS training

Jobbeschreibung

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

• Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
• To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCG's;
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
• Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings in mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust;
• In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area or work.
• The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers - this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
• The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be names in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
• The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend/keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• Work alongside the CMG Quality and Safety Team to ensure identification and reduction of risks, incidents and complaints to ensure learning takes place and the overall improvement of patient safety.
• Actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration via one of the following routes - Fully Accredited (CCT) or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. - Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Current BLS certificate

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Fully trained in hepatology / gastroenterology
• JAG accredited for upper and lower GI diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.

Desirable criteria

• Trained in fibroscan
• Advanced training programme in hepatology
• Post CCT fellowship in hepatology
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Trained in ERCP
• Trained in EUS

communcation

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.

Desirable criteria

• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.