Job summary
Gastroenterology Consultant Post: ERCP/EUS
The Department of Gastroenterology at Croydon University Hospital is a strong department looking to expand and continue to deliver excellence for patients of Croydon. The department currently consists of 4 full time consultants and 1 physician with a specialist interest in gastroenterology. This appointment will ensure that department continues to deliver an excellent outpatient, endoscopy and inpatient service for Croydon.
Croydon University Hospital is a busy District General Hospital, serving the population of Croydon.
Within this role you can look forward to a professional structure where we have excellent links with the local GPs, as well as the opportunity to work in a large and developing department with enthusiastic colleagues.
It is expected that the applicants will be experienced in gastroenterology and upper and lower GI endoscopy. They will be expected to participate in the general medical on-call, as well as a regional second on-call GI bleed rota. The successful applicants should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and participation in clinical trial recruitment. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing inpatient care to approximately 14 GI patients on the Gastroenterology firm.
They will be on-call 1 in 26 for acute medicine.
A linked GIM Consultant provides inpatient care to the GIM patients assigned to the firm. The successful applicant will partake in a ward cover (consultant-of-the-week) rota, spending one week in six covering the ward and referrals (with suspension of usual morning programmed activities).
This post is aimed at Gastroenterologists with a sub-specialist interest in ERCP and EUS in order to widen the breadth of service provision and meet increasing demand.
The post holder will be expected to haveone ERCP and one EUS list per week and may also be allocated a third list to include upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy with mixed diagnostic and therapeutic cases, as well astwo outpatient clinics.
Another area which requires development at the trust is participation in GI clinical trials.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospitalo Purley Hospitalo The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heatho Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodsideo A minor injuries unit in New AddingtonThe Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staffo You feel in safe hands with highly professional staffo You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicianso You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gastroenterology Consultant Post:ERCP/EUS
The Department of Gastroenterology at Croydon University Hospital is a strong department looking to expand and continue to deliver excellence for patients of Croydon. The department currently consists of 4 full time consultant and 1 physician with a specialist interest in gastroenterology. This appointment will ensure that department continues to deliver an excellent outpatient, endoscopy and inpatient service for Croydon.
Croydon University Hospital is a busy District General Hospital, serving the population of Croydon.Within this role you can look forward to a professional structure where we have excellent links with the local GPs, as well as the opportunity to work in a large and developing department with enthusiastic colleagues.
It is expected that the applicants will be experienced in gastroenterology and upper and lower GI endoscopy. They will be expected to participate in the general medical on-call, as well as a regional second on-call GI bleed rota. The successful applicants should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and participation in clinical trial recruitment. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gastroenterology Consultant Post:ERCP/EUS
The Department of Gastroenterology at Croydon University Hospital is a strong department looking to expand and continue to deliver excellence for patients of Croydon. The department currently consists of 4 full time consultant and 1 physician with a specialist interest in gastroenterology. This appointment will ensure that department continues to deliver an excellent outpatient, endoscopy and inpatient service for Croydon.
Croydon University Hospital is a busy District General Hospital, serving the population of Croydon.Within this role you can look forward to a professional structure where we have excellent links with the local GPs, as well as the opportunity to work in a large and developing department with enthusiastic colleagues.
It is expected that the applicants will be experienced in gastroenterology and upper and lower GI endoscopy. They will be expected to participate in the general medical on-call, as well as a regional second on-call GI bleed rota. The successful applicants should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and participation in clinical trial recruitment. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Inclusion in the Specialist Register for Gastroenterology or equivalent and General (Internal) Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Gastroenterology and or Hepatology, and Upper & Lower GI endoscopy with evidence of JAG accreditation
- At least 2 years' substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent). Evidence of advanced training
- Evidence of advanced training in ERCP and diagnostic EUS
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital
Desirable
- Willingness to develop further in ERCP, therapeutic EUS and Hepatology
- Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to organise and manage work
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
- Evidence of experience managing clinical service change
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Inclusion in the Specialist Register for Gastroenterology or equivalent and General (Internal) Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment.
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Gastroenterology and or Hepatology, and Upper & Lower GI endoscopy with evidence of JAG accreditation
- At least 2 years' substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent). Evidence of advanced training
- Evidence of advanced training in ERCP and diagnostic EUS
- Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital
Desirable
- Willingness to develop further in ERCP, therapeutic EUS and Hepatology
- Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to organise and manage work
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
- Evidence of experience managing clinical service change
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
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).
