Job summary
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Emergency Care and Acute Medicine Clinical Academic Group
Consultant Luminal Gastroenterologist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 WTE luminal gastroenterologist at Whipps Cross Hospital, Barts health NHS Trust.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
Together our hospitals deliver high quality clinical care to the people of east London and further afield.
Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that builds on strong relations with our partners and the communities we serve - one dedicated to ending the historic health inequalities in east London. We are looking for the best talent to lead our ambitious new healthcare organisation.
Main duties of the job
Gastroenterology sits within the Specialty Medicine, Division of Medicine Directorate. The Department of Gastroenterology which is a high-volume clinical specialty seeing 8000 out-patients, performing approximately 7000 endoscopic procedures and admitting approximately 500 patients annually. The Department offers a wide range of services including nutrition, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease and functional bowel disorders. The unit runs a colon capsule service as part of the National Colon Cancer screening programmes. The unit will be soon offering a Cytosponge for Barretts Surveillance programme for Upper GI Cancer.infamotary bowel deisease with phase 2 and 3 drug trials.
One of our endoscopy procedure rooms is well equipped with AI techniolog in colon cancer programme. We also have a dedicated facility for therapeutic clinical drug trials in
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specifically, the post holder will support provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with general Gastroenterology problems. Furthermore, the post holder will be pursuing his/her interest in luminal gastroenterology, either upper GI or Lower GI (inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition, including capsule endoscopy). Candidates with an interest in General Hepatology with nutrition interest is also encouraged to apply. There are MDTs in HPB medicine and General Gastroenterology together with X-ray and pathology meetings. The post holder will join our Gastroenterologists in the general medical rota on weekdays 1.27 (no Weekends). In addition, the post holder will be performing endoscopy procedures, which includes being part of the GI Bleed Rota.
During consultant of the week, scheduled activity is cancelled and the consultant will be covering the inpatient wards, covering approximately 22 beds and gastro inpatient referrals in the hospital. During this week the consultant will also triaging suspected cancer referrals and Advice and Guidance referrals.
Our JAG Accredited Endoscopy Unit is a 3-roomed unit with integrated screening which takes part in the National Endoscopy Programme. We were a part of the first wave in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in early 2007. We plan to expand our Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Service as part of the Whipps Cross Hospital Redevelopment Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specifically, the post holder will support provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with general Gastroenterology problems. Furthermore, the post holder will be pursuing his/her interest in luminal gastroenterology, either upper GI or Lower GI (inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition, including capsule endoscopy). Candidates with an interest in General Hepatology with nutrition interest is also encouraged to apply. There are MDTs in HPB medicine and General Gastroenterology together with X-ray and pathology meetings. The post holder will join our Gastroenterologists in the general medical rota on weekdays 1.27 (no Weekends). In addition, the post holder will be performing endoscopy procedures, which includes being part of the GI Bleed Rota.
During consultant of the week, scheduled activity is cancelled and the consultant will be covering the inpatient wards, covering approximately 22 beds and gastro inpatient referrals in the hospital. During this week the consultant will also triaging suspected cancer referrals and Advice and Guidance referrals.
Our JAG Accredited Endoscopy Unit is a 3-roomed unit with integrated screening which takes part in the National Endoscopy Programme. We were a part of the first wave in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in early 2007. We plan to expand our Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Service as part of the Whipps Cross Hospital Redevelopment Programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- CCT in Gastroenterology and G(IM) or within 6m of obtaining same ( GMC's specialist registration)
- CESR
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Good track record of research in a related field
Desirable
- Evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles
- Evidence of giving successful presentations
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and ward work
- Excellent clinical skills
- ALS certificate
Desirable
- Experience in conducting clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
Desirable
- Independence in ERCP and advanced therapeutic luminal endoscopy (EMR, Enteral stenting)
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- CCT in Gastroenterology and G(IM) or within 6m of obtaining same ( GMC's specialist registration)
- CESR
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Good track record of research in a related field
Desirable
- Evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles
- Evidence of giving successful presentations
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and ward work
- Excellent clinical skills
- ALS certificate
Desirable
- Experience in conducting clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
Desirable
- Independence in ERCP and advanced therapeutic luminal endoscopy (EMR, Enteral stenting)
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
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).
