Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement, 6PA post within the Paediatric Gastroenterology Department
at the Leeds General Infirmary.
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.
The
core objective of this post is to deliver care to patients with
gastroenterological and nutritional disorders at the Leeds Childrens Hospital through
Out-patient clinics, On-call (1:6) patient supervision, providing telephone
advice, daily ward rounds, and contributing to Specialist Multi-disciplinary
team meetings.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess membership
examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent) and
should 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 and its related specialties
including motility and endoscopy. 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:
Transforming
the Paediatric Gastroenterology Department at Leeds General Infirmary: a vision
for tomorrow
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Thursday 4
December 2025
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
In relation to this post,
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, motility
issues 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 1:6 Consultant on-call rota to provide telephone
advice and daily ward rounds.
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
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, motility
issues 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 1:6 Consultant on-call rota to provide telephone
advice and daily ward rounds.
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric gastroenterology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher level training in nutrition and managing patients with intestinal failure, and be confident with upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Paediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition including endoscopy.
- JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register as a Paediatric Gastroenterologist (or be within 6 months from the date of AAC) OR on specialist register for paediatrics with evidence of equivalent training and experience to the level of a UK-based Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for lower GI endoscopy or in the process of obtaining the accreditation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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.
- -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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric gastroenterology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher level training in nutrition and managing patients with intestinal failure, and be confident with upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Paediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition including endoscopy.
- JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register as a Paediatric Gastroenterologist (or be within 6 months from the date of AAC) OR on specialist register for paediatrics with evidence of equivalent training and experience to the level of a UK-based Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for lower GI endoscopy or in the process of obtaining the accreditation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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.
- -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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- 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.
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).
