Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to support and develop the gastroenterology service. This role involves working with both inpatient and outpatient care, with a focus on endoscopic resection techniques. The ideal candidate should have MRCP and a strong background in gastroenterology. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Must be on full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Ability to demonstrate high clinical experience in gastroenterology.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Contribute to research and departmental audit.

Skills

Clinical experience in gastroenterology

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill this new post within the Gastroenterology Department at the St James's University Hospital. The aims of this exciting post are to support and further develop the core general gastroenterology and endoscopy service whilst having an interest in endoscopic resection techniques such as EMR and ESD.

The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

The Trust is committed to providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to ensure the quality of the patient experience. Working patterns that provide senior cover throughout 24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be required. Successful candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its consultant staff to deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this objective.

Dr Alaa Alakkari Consultant Gastroenterologist and Lead Clinician

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Mr Jeremy Hayden Consultant Upper GI Surgeon and Clinical Director

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Main duties of the job

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in general gastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue an interest in endoscopic resection techniques. The post holder will take part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week. In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.

2.1 To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the CSU and across the Trust.

2.2 To work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients, including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.

2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going in the department.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist.

This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient general gastroenterology service, but with the opportunity to pursue an interest in endoscopic resection techniques such as EMR and ESD.

The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provide outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiary referrals into our subspecialty services.

We have two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported by our experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology colleagues.

We provide high quality endoscopy training with JAG accreditation. We operate up to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have recently been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, ERCP, interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy, double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, and biliary manometry.

Our trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our subspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our radiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN) (including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.

There is a strong research background to the unit with our three academic consultants (Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in the Leeds Institute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are existing research programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD, and current clinical research projects in IBD, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and endoscopy.

There are close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellows participate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with our research nurses.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. The Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed to high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.

Leeds is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as cycling and walking.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in general gastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest as described above. The post holder will take part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week. In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.

To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the CSU and across the Trust.

To work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients, including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.

To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going in the department.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (or) - European Community Rights

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

Desirable

• Experience in training endoscopic skills.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Evidence of previous research / publication record.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification.
• MRCP or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD

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