Job summary
The purpose of the posts is to provide additional Consultant input to the Trust's gastroenterology and endoscopy services. As a senior employee of the Trust, the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical and managerial colleagues providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the posts are the following requirements; to ensure the provision of a first class clinical service, to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty, to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of the posts are the following requirements:-
4 To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
4 To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
4 To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
4 To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
4 To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
4 To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.
This post will enable the Gastroenterology team to further develop the local service.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of secondary care services in the UK. We provide a full range of acute, subacute and chronic disease management services. We are closely integrated with our colleagues throughout Gloucestershire and in primary care.
The gastroenterology service for Gloucestershire is organised on a countywide basis. The Consultant Gastroenterologists are: Dr John Anderson, Dr Alex Di Mambro, Dr Richard Makins, Dr Trevor Brooklyn, Dr Hashir Kriel, Dr Ashish Sinha, Dr Roland Valori, Dr Ian Shaw, Dr Paul Dunckley, Dr Coral Hollywood, Dr Simon Hellier, Dr Duncan Napier, Dr Luke Materacki , Dr Sohpie James and Prof Jonathan Brown.
The Gastroenterology Clinical Lead is Dr Simon Hellier
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
4 The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Service.
4 The successful applicant will be expected to complement the specialist interests of the existing Gastroenterologists within the County.
4 To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
Education and training
4 To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements.
4 To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
Audit (as agreed with Clinical Lead)
4 To promote evidence based practice.
4 To respond appropriately to NICE guidance.
4 To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
4 To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
4 To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
4 To remain up to date and engaged in CPD as per RCP guidelines
4 To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
Clinical Governance
4 To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies
4 To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME requirements.
4 To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process
4 To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process
4 To adhere to Trust Adverse Clinical Incident Policy
Management (as agreed with Clinical Lead)
4 To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs
4 To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department
4 To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
4 To attend regional and national meetings as necessary
4 To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Teamwork
4 To work within the framework of team decisions.
4 To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community
4 To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
4 The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Service.
4 The successful applicant will be expected to complement the specialist interests of the existing Gastroenterologists within the County.
4 To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
Education and training
4 To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements.
4 To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
Audit (as agreed with Clinical Lead)
4 To promote evidence based practice.
4 To respond appropriately to NICE guidance.
4 To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
4 To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
4 To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
4 To remain up to date and engaged in CPD as per RCP guidelines
4 To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
Clinical Governance
4 To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies
4 To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME requirements.
4 To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process
4 To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process
4 To adhere to Trust Adverse Clinical Incident Policy
Management (as agreed with Clinical Lead)
4 To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs
4 To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department
4 To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
4 To attend regional and national meetings as necessary
4 To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Teamwork
4 To work within the framework of team decisions.
4 To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community
4 To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto specialist register or CCT date within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Additional degrees or diplomas relevant to specialty
Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT (or equivalent) in Gastroenterology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in standard diagnostic endoscopic procedures
Desirable
- Expertise in complex polypectomy/endoscopy training
- Ability to lead research projects, GCP and previous research experience
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm. and work under pressure
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable
- Specialist interest in nutrition, hepatology or Endoscopic Ultrasound
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto specialist register or CCT date within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Additional degrees or diplomas relevant to specialty
Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT (or equivalent) in Gastroenterology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in standard diagnostic endoscopic procedures
Desirable
- Expertise in complex polypectomy/endoscopy training
- Ability to lead research projects, GCP and previous research experience
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm. and work under pressure
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable
- Specialist interest in nutrition, hepatology or Endoscopic Ultrasound
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).
