Job summary
The department of gastroenterology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), University of Birmingham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive consultant gastroenterologist with an interest in Intestinal Failure. QEHB was newly opened in 2010 providing secondary and tertiary care services, including the NHS England commissioned Severe Intestinal Failure Unit. There is a well-equipped, modern endoscopy unit, with a separate dedicated in-patient endoscopy suite.
QEHB cares for severe intestinal failure, surgery and home parenteral nutrition (HPN), covering a population of 3.5 million, with currently 140 patients on HPN. QEHB also provides in-patient care for type 1 intestinal failure, averaging 20-35 patients daily. The Trust's well-developed partnership with the University provides the basis for teaching and research, which in turn underpins a high-quality clinical service.
They will join the existing 13 consultant gastroenterologists (QEHB) and Nutrition Support Team (3 consultants and a fully diverse allied health professional team). The appointee will have a key role in providing Intestinal Failure, HPN, complex enteral nutrition and gastroenterology/endoscopy services at the QEHB. Responsibility for gastroenterology in-patients will be shared on a consultant of the week model and will be flexible with other consultants, and participate in the GI bleed rota.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible, together with other members of the department
for the provision of a high-quality intestinal failure/rehabilitation, clinical nutrition and
gastroenterology service to complement the existing sub-specialisation within the
department. The final job plan would be agreed on appointment; however, the
successful candidate would be expected to undertake a mix of general
gastroenterology, endoscopy, GI Bleed on call and ward cover, as well as the nutrition
and intestinal failure speciality care. Depending on the needs of the department, the
job plan could have elements of flexible working or annualised sessions.
The Trust has declared interests in Quality Care and the successful candidates will be
expected to follow Quality guidelines and practice.
The post holder will be expected to participate in regular quality improvement
projects, clinical audit and lead agreed audits to ensure that clinical services are
efficiently administered.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid
down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and
financial support for these activities.
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College
of Physicians, to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained
appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
* Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service to the Trust and ensure that
the highest standards of care are achieved
* Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward-looking
innovative practice
* Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory
training required by the Trust
* Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust
* Play an active role in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance program
* Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit
* Demonstrate excellence in patient care and leading-edge research
* Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in
exceptional circumstances
Human Resources
* Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their
potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
* Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan.
* Ensure that all staff effectively manage the Trusts HR policies and practices and
employment legislation
* Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and
postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines
* Participate in the formal appraisal of colleagues including junior medical staff in
accordance with established processes
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
* Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with
clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the
Trust.
* Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use
of presentation aids.
Planning and organising
* Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and
contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support
these.
* Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
Analysis and data management
* Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and
professional standards.
* Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate
time-frame.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
* Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service to the Trust and ensure that
the highest standards of care are achieved
* Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward-looking
innovative practice
* Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory
training required by the Trust
* Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust
* Play an active role in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance program
* Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit
* Demonstrate excellence in patient care and leading-edge research
* Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in
exceptional circumstances
Human Resources
* Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their
potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
* Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan.
* Ensure that all staff effectively manage the Trusts HR policies and practices and
employment legislation
* Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and
postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines
* Participate in the formal appraisal of colleagues including junior medical staff in
accordance with established processes
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
* Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with
clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the
Trust.
* Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use
of presentation aids.
Planning and organising
* Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and
contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support
these.
* Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
Analysis and data management
* Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and
professional standards.
* Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate
time-frame.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entered on the GMC Register
- Possess MRCP or equivalent.
- Eligible for inclusion, or be within 6 months of a
- CCT, on the GMC specialist register in
- gastroenterology & general medicine or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entered on the GMC Register
- Possess MRCP or equivalent.
- Eligible for inclusion, or be within 6 months of a
- CCT, on the GMC specialist register in
- gastroenterology & general medicine or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
