Job summary
This job is for a Consultant Gastroenterologist. The job is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
Gastroenterology consultants are not part of the GIM on call rota. We provide weekend Gastro zone review combined with GI bleeding provision currently on a 1:8 basis. The GI bleeding rota is supported by two fully trained endoscopy nurses who attend out-of-hour emergencies.
We are recruiting a Gastroenterologist with an interest in advanced endoscopy and bowel cancer screening. This is a replacement post that will be based at Frimley Park Hospital with cross site activity. The successful candidate will join a cross-site team of 17 Consultants who provide Gastroenterology and Hepatology services to a population of approximately 1 million patients from Bucks, Berks, Hants and Surrey from the acute sites at Wexham Park (Slough) and Frimley Park (Camberley) and the new elective site at Heatherwood in Ascot
On the ward duties will include consultant led ward rounds three times per week, with daily board rounds and new/unstable patient reviews. Time will be allocated for family discussions, specialty reviews on other ward's and urgent in-patient endoscopies, admin, referral triage and SPA.
When off the wards the post holder will provide two-three clinics per week, two-three endoscopy sessions, carry out electronic triage and attend MDTs, meetings etc. The endoscopy and clinic sessions can be provided cross site at Frimley and Heatherwood.
Main duties of the job
Weekly MDTs include Colo-rectal, Upper GI and HPB for malignancy as well as IBD (Biologics and surgical/histology) and general gastroenterology. In addition, there is a weekly medical Grand Round and a journal club.
Frimley Health is very proud of its high-quality endoscopy services which are provided in a 4-room suite at Frimley, a brand new 2-room unit at Heatherwood, where we offer pH, upper GI physiology, breath testing and cyto-sponge. We have 2 procedure rooms in Lady Sobell suite (in-patient and ERCP) and an additional 2 in the new modular unit at Wexham. Services provided include capsule endoscopy, single balloon enterostomy, HALO and EMR therapy for Barrett's and early esophageal cancers. Frimley is part of both Berkshire Bowel Cancer Screening and Surrey Bowel Cancer screening. The post holder will support the Berkshire Bowel Cancer Screening service.
We are very well supported by our anesthetic colleagues and have access to several weekly propofol lists, to support the complex hepatobiliary and luminal work (e.g. Spyglass)
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The development of medical and gastroenterology services to provide an integrated service for patients in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
To take ongoing responsibility for patients.
To provide gastroenterological services in conjunction with established physicians operating a system of cover for annual, professional and study leave.
To contribute to the work of the endoscopy department
- To demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management by the development of systems to ensure the highest standards of patient care are achieved and maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The development of medical and gastroenterology services to provide an integrated service for patients in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
To take ongoing responsibility for patients.
To provide gastroenterological services in conjunction with established physicians operating a system of cover for annual, professional and study leave.
To contribute to the work of the endoscopy department
- To demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management by the development of systems to ensure the highest standards of patient care are achieved and maintained.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
- oHigher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Undertaken a Leadership programme
- Highly developed communication skills
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Gastroenterology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of medical patients
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and post graduate teaching
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Gastroenterology service
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Commitment and interest in general gastroenterology to complement the existing services and department
- Interest in advanced endoscopy
- Experience is hepatology unit or treatment of viral hepatitis
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- To have completed a Training the Trainers course
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
- Interest in research with publications
Special Requirements
Essential
- Full driving license and access to own transport
- Willing to travel between different OPD sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
- oHigher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Undertaken a Leadership programme
- Highly developed communication skills
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Gastroenterology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of medical patients
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and post graduate teaching
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Gastroenterology service
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Commitment and interest in general gastroenterology to complement the existing services and department
- Interest in advanced endoscopy
- Experience is hepatology unit or treatment of viral hepatitis
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- To have completed a Training the Trainers course
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
- Interest in research with publications
Special Requirements
Essential
- Full driving license and access to own transport
- Willing to travel between different OPD sites
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).
