Job summary
This is a consultant post subspecialising in upper gastrointestinal disease who will help us meet the challenges of our expanding clinical, academic and training portfolio.
Our vision is that the Guy's & St. Thomas'/King's Health Partners (KHP) Digestive Diseases Unit will provide clinical, training and research excellence that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of its patients and peers.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Gastroenterology is seeking a new full-time (10 PA) Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and are looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The Department offers a wide range of services to patients with gastroenterological and liver disorders. As part of Kings Health Partners GSTT offers a wide range of tertiary interventional luminal and pancreatico-biliary endoscopy including advanced endoscopic therapies for upper gastrointestinal malignancies and benign disease such as endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, endoscopic myotomies and radiofrequency ablation. In addition the department offers inpatient and outpatient hepatology services to both the local population and supporting other specialised services including dermatology, renal medicine, and haemophilia.
About us
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
Put patients first
Take pride in what they do
Respect others
Strive to be the best
Act with integrity
Our values and behaviours framework| describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please note that the job description is currently being approved by the Royal College of Physicians**
The aim of this post is to provide clinical capacity for the current Oesophageal service and to help develop the service towards becoming a tertiary centre for Complex Benign and early oesophago-gastric malignant Disease. It is also to provide support to the specialised endotherapy treatment program for patients with Barretts Oesophagus and early oesophageal and gastric cancer. This includes:
x Participating in both out-patient and in-patient gastroenterology and physiology service activity, including general gastroenterology and endoscopy, and deliver an exemplary standard of care. There may also be a requirement to provide general medical care on an infrequent basis including post take ward rounds
x To work within, and help develop, a large, expert multidisciplinary team.
x To play a significant role in the leadership and continuous improvement of the service.
x To collaborate with other members of Kings Health Partners including clinical sessions at Kings College Hospital subject to job planning
x To contribute to a culture of research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please note that the job description is currently being approved by the Royal College of Physicians**
The aim of this post is to provide clinical capacity for the current Oesophageal service and to help develop the service towards becoming a tertiary centre for Complex Benign and early oesophago-gastric malignant Disease. It is also to provide support to the specialised endotherapy treatment program for patients with Barretts Oesophagus and early oesophageal and gastric cancer. This includes:
x Participating in both out-patient and in-patient gastroenterology and physiology service activity, including general gastroenterology and endoscopy, and deliver an exemplary standard of care. There may also be a requirement to provide general medical care on an infrequent basis including post take ward rounds
x To work within, and help develop, a large, expert multidisciplinary team.
x To play a significant role in the leadership and continuous improvement of the service.
x To collaborate with other members of Kings Health Partners including clinical sessions at Kings College Hospital subject to job planning
x To contribute to a culture of research and development.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and license to practise. Entered in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT for both Gastroenterology and General Medicine MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (e.g. MD/PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology and hepatology. Interest and post-training expertise in oesophageal disease A demonstrable understanding of the practice of hospitalcentred medicine in the NHS
Desirable
- Subspecialty training in endoscopic therapy (EMR/RFA) Experience in tertiary referral oesophageal disorders
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully competent in upper and lower GI endoscopy Experience in tertiary referral Barrett's oesophagus Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Experience in management of junior medical staff
Desirable
- Training/qualification in Educational Supervision. Ability to perform EMR without supervision
Audit, Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinicians in management and service development Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Experience of clinical guidelines development
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Teaching course or qualification Publication in peer reviewed journals of original research related to oesophageal disease
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure Ability to work as part of a team Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets
Desirable
- Experience of junior staff management at Consultant level
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and license to practise. Entered in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT for both Gastroenterology and General Medicine MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (e.g. MD/PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology and hepatology. Interest and post-training expertise in oesophageal disease A demonstrable understanding of the practice of hospitalcentred medicine in the NHS
Desirable
- Subspecialty training in endoscopic therapy (EMR/RFA) Experience in tertiary referral oesophageal disorders
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully competent in upper and lower GI endoscopy Experience in tertiary referral Barrett's oesophagus Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Experience in management of junior medical staff
Desirable
- Training/qualification in Educational Supervision. Ability to perform EMR without supervision
Audit, Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinicians in management and service development Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Experience of clinical guidelines development
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Teaching course or qualification Publication in peer reviewed journals of original research related to oesophageal disease
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure Ability to work as part of a team Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets
Desirable
- Experience of junior staff management at Consultant level
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
