Luminal Consultant Gastroenterologist

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in the UK is seeking a skilled physician to join its expanding Gastroenterology department. The role involves care for inpatients, participation in endoscopy services, and various outpatient activities. This is an exciting opportunity following significant funding to enhance services. Candidates will be expected to manage both elective and emergency care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Share in the care of Gastroenterology inpatients on the ward.
• Contribute to the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service.
• Participate in post-on-call activities including triage and clinics.
• Engage in elective activity primarily during off-ward weeks.
• Contribute to the job plan with 10 programmed activities.
• Engage in emergency on-call for Gastroenterology.

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our hard-working and forward-thinking team are keen to develop the Gastroenterology and Liver service and would welcome similarly minded candidates to join our department. This is an exciting time to join us following investment of £4.0 million recurrent funding to support a blended workforce.

Responsibilities

• Share in the care of Gastroenterology inpatients on the Gastroenterology ward. The appointee will be ward-based for one week in every six weeks alongside a Consultant.
• Contribute to the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service, currently operating on a 1:6 rota with plans to transition to a 1:8 model with further recruitment.
• Participate in post-on-call activities, including Clinical Assessment Service triage, a post-on-call clinic, and a fast-track clinic. The post-on-call week is followed by standard weeks until the next on-call cycle.
• Engage in elective activity (outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists), which is mainly concentrated in the five-week period off the ward.
• Contribute to the job plan consisting of 10 programmed activities, including allocation for the current on-call commitment. Job plans will be formally reviewed within the first six months after appointment and agreed according to evidence from actual activity.
• Engage in predictable emergency on-call for Gastroenterology / GI Bleeding Service (1.5 DCC) and category A for unpredictable emergency work, including a daily ward round on the Gastroenterology ward at weekends when on-call.

About the Trust and location

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital (a large, busy acute hospital) and Clifton Hospital (a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital). Outpatient services are provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust also provides a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services. It delivers specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, provides community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire, hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England, and offers Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) with urgent and emergency care to a population associated with approximately 18 million visitors annually.