Job summary
Required to
fill these two new, 10PA consultant posts within the Paediatric Gastroenterology
department at Leeds General Infirmary.
The department provides expertise in the
management of Inflammatory Bowel disease (IBD), intestinal failure (IF) - being
one of the first established IF centres in the country, enteral nutrition, dysmotility,
functional GI disorders, eosinophilic GI disorders and GI problems in children
with neurodisability. We provide onsite assessments for a broad range of
paediatric subspecialties (Hepatology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Neonatology,
Paediatric Surgery, Oncology, PICU etc.). There are very close working
relationships with three specialist Consultant Paediatric Colorectal Surgeons, 3
bowel nurses, adult gastroenterologists with transition clinics and excellent support
from Radiology (including 3 Interventional Radiologists) and Histopathology.
The
successful candidates will deliver gastroenterology clinics and contribute to
the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
You should accreditation in paediatric gastroenterology
in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health if currently in a training
programme within the UK, be included on the Specialist Register or within 6
months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme
within the UK. In accordance with the
consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on
the Specialist Register.
Applicants should
have established skills in paediatric gastroenterology. Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Developing a first-class Paediatric
Gastroenterology Service at Leeds Childrens Hospital.
Please describe what you think
could be done to achieve this and improve the gastroenterology service at Leeds
Childrens Hospital.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 1
November 2023
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The paediatric gastroenterology department at Leeds is a
regional service for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of
children who have, or may have, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure,
coeliac disease, and a wide range of miscellaneous gastrointestinal conditions
such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis,
gastroparesis, chronic diarrhoea, severe constipation, feeding difficulties,
and functional disorders including recurrent abdominal pain, irritable bowel
syndrome and cyclical vomiting.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To deliver
care to patients with gastroenterological and nutritional disorders at the
Leeds Childrens Hospital
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients on a 1:5
Consultant on-call rota to provide telephone advice and daily ward rounds
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
The paediatric gastroenterology department at Leeds is a
regional service for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of
children who have, or may have, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure,
coeliac disease, and a wide range of miscellaneous gastrointestinal conditions
such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis,
gastroparesis, chronic diarrhoea, severe constipation, feeding difficulties,
and functional disorders including recurrent abdominal pain, irritable bowel
syndrome and cyclical vomiting.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To deliver
care to patients with gastroenterological and nutritional disorders at the
Leeds Childrens Hospital
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients on a 1:5
Consultant on-call rota to provide telephone advice and daily ward rounds
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric gastroenterology.
- Specifically, must have experience in nutrition and in managing patients with intestinal failure and be confident with upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility & FTP
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition including endoscopy.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric gastroenterology.
- Specifically, must have experience in nutrition and in managing patients with intestinal failure and be confident with upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility & FTP
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition including endoscopy.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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
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).
