Job summary
The
post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provide
outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital.
We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of
gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiary
referrals into our subspecialty services.
We
provide high quality endoscopy training and we operate up to 8 endoscopy rooms
across Leeds, the majority of which have recently been refurbished with
state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, ERCP, diagnostic and
interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy,
double balloon and spiral enteroscopy.
Dr
Aaron On Consultant Gastroenterologist
and Lead Clinician for Endoscopy
Tel:
0113 2068894
Mr
Jeremy Hayden Consultant Upper GI
Surgeon and Clinical Director
Tel:
0113 2068920
Main duties of the job
The
aim of the post is to pursue a specialist interest in ERCP/EUS and to support the pancreatobiliary endoscopy
service, whilst also contributing to the growing workload in gastroenterology.
The post holder will work directly with four other consultants in providing a
tertiary pancreatobiliary endoscopy and medicine service. The post holder will
take part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on
a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help
deliver high quality care by providing general gastroenterology and specialist
pancreatobiliary clinics each week. In addition, the post holder will be
expected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching,
departmental audit and governance.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the CSU and across the Trust.
To
work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on
call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,
including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours
cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to research, teaching and new
developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to
facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going
in the department.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire
and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change
to deliver the highest quality care. By
working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a
part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum
Consultant
Gastroenterologist with a specialty interest in EUS/ERCP.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient general
gastroenterology service, but with a focus on contributing to the provision of
pancreatobiliary endoscopy and medicine.
The
post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provide
outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital.
We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of
gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiary
referrals into our subspecialty services.
We
have two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have
excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported by
our experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology colleagues.
We
provide high quality endoscopy training with JAG accreditation. We operate up
to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have recently been
refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, ERCP,
interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy,
double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, and biliary manometry.
Our
trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our
subspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our
radiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN)
(including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.
There
is a strong research background to the unit with our three academic consultants
(Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in the Leeds
Institute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are existing research
programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD, and current
clinical research projects in IBD, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and
endoscopy.
There
are close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellows
participate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with our
research nurses.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. The
Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed to
high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.
Leeds
is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums
and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the
Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as
cycling and walking.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load within both specialist
pancreatobiliary endoscopy and general gastroenterology. The post holder will
take part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on
a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help
deliver high quality care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology
clinics each week. In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute
to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the CSU and across the Trust.
To
work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on
call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,
including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours
cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to research, teaching and new
developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to
facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going
in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum
Consultant
Gastroenterologist with a specialty interest in EUS/ERCP.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient general
gastroenterology service, but with a focus on contributing to the provision of
pancreatobiliary endoscopy and medicine.
The
post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provide
outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital.
We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of
gastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiary
referrals into our subspecialty services.
We
have two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards have
excellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported by
our experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology colleagues.
We
provide high quality endoscopy training with JAG accreditation. We operate up
to 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have recently been
refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, ERCP,
interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy,
double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, and biliary manometry.
Our
trainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within our
subspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with our
radiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN)
(including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.
There
is a strong research background to the unit with our three academic consultants
(Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in the Leeds
Institute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are existing research
programmes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD, and current
clinical research projects in IBD, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and
endoscopy.
There
are close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellows
participate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with our
research nurses.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. The
Trust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed to
high quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.
Leeds
is a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museums
and sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of the
Yorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such as
cycling and walking.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
aim of the post is contribute to the growing work load within both specialist
pancreatobiliary endoscopy and general gastroenterology. The post holder will
take part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on
a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help
deliver high quality care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology
clinics each week. In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute
to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the CSU and across the Trust.
To
work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on
call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,
including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours
cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to research, teaching and new
developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to
facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going
in the department.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- 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) - European Community Rights
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Competent in EUS and ERCP.
Desirable
- Completion of a recognised post-CCT HPB Endoscopy fellowship
- Experience in training endoscopic skills.
- Experience in running a tertiary HPB Medicine clinic.
- Evidence of completion of EUS/ERCP audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- 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) - European Community Rights
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Competent in EUS and ERCP.
Desirable
- Completion of a recognised post-CCT HPB Endoscopy fellowship
- Experience in training endoscopic skills.
- Experience in running a tertiary HPB Medicine clinic.
- Evidence of completion of EUS/ERCP audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD
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).
