Job summary
Clinical
The post-holders' duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe in Oxford and the Horton Hospital in Banbury, and it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holders will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations. There is a strong possibility for the posts to require working Saturday lists in the future, in which case there would be appropriate time off in lieu. Clinics are a standard 4h duration with new (30min) and follow up (15min) patients. Endoscopy lists are a standard 12 units per list, with a mixture of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (1 unit diagnostic, 1.5-2 units therapeutic) and colonoscopy (2 units diagnostic including simple polypectomy, 3 units therapeutic).
The post-holder will be required to keep themselves fully up to date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology department have a team of secretarial and administrative support. Office space will be provided, with access to a computer/laptop. IT support is available from the Trust IT support team. One of the existing consultant team provide mentorship support to new Consultants joining the team
Main duties of the job
Personal and Professional Development
The post-holders will be required to keep themselves fully up to date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
Appraisal and Revalidation
The post-holders will be expected to participate fully in appraisal and revalidation.
Management
The post-holders will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. They will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, and the running of their clinical department under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching/Research
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holders will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holders will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Please attached job description & Job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching/Research
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holders will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holders will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Please attached job description & Job plan.
Person Specification
Qulifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- General training in Gastroenterology to specialist level with extensive experience in Gastrointestinal endoscopy (including therapeutic endoscopy)
Desirable
- Accreditation of colonoscopy skills
- BCSP accredited
Experience
Essential
- General training in Gastroenterology to specialist level or equivalent. Extensive experience in upper and lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Consultant or senior trainee level
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of specialist and consultant in a large Teaching Hospital.
- Excellent personal and interpersonal skills
- Excellent spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed Computing skills: ability to use standard programmes
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Ability and experience to conduct independent research and attract funding
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communication training
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Qulifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- General training in Gastroenterology to specialist level with extensive experience in Gastrointestinal endoscopy (including therapeutic endoscopy)
Desirable
- Accreditation of colonoscopy skills
- BCSP accredited
Experience
Essential
- General training in Gastroenterology to specialist level or equivalent. Extensive experience in upper and lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Consultant or senior trainee level
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of specialist and consultant in a large Teaching Hospital.
- Excellent personal and interpersonal skills
- Excellent spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed Computing skills: ability to use standard programmes
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Ability and experience to conduct independent research and attract funding
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communication training
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential
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).
