Consultant - Gastroenterologist (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic substantive, full-time consultant gastroenterologist with a subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

You will join a team of eleven gastroenterologists at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who enjoy working together and supporting each other.

You should be a competent clinician and endoscopist with a CCT in gastroenterology and general medicine and experience working within the NHS. To complement our team, you should demonstrate interest in managing complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We have a dynamic IBD team with 4 experienced IBD nurse specialists, regular MDT meetings and close links to our colorectal colleagues. We are seeking to expand our team to manage our demand, develop new treatment pathways and increase our research portfolio for the benefit of our patients.

This post has 10 programmed activities. There is a 1:10 on-call rota for "consultant of the week" inpatient cover and overnight on-call for GI bleed.

We are looking for the prospective candidate to start as soon as possible.

• Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £12,000 (if required)

Interview date: 17th October 2023

Main duties of the job

Consultant Gastroenterologist with a subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the smooth running, governance, and further development of the IBD service including:

• Independent care of patients with complex IBD
• Actively lead and contribute to IBD-MDTs
• Support and training of the IBD nurses
• Foster close teamworking within the IBD team
• Developing IBD care pathways
• Support networking with internal and external providers
• Support IBD data collection/ audit and database
• Implement national policies and guidance and local GIRFT recommendations relating to IBD care
• Develop departmental IBD research portfolio
• Maintain appropriate CPD
• Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency)
• Outpatient work (clinics, referral vetting, GP advice and guidance)
• Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals, ED in-reach)

• Weekend work (6 hours on site ward and emergency endoscopy)

Please see attached JD for additional information pertaining to the full scope of the main duties of role.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities to apply. Please contact Heidi Buckell (Disability Champion) via heidi.buckell@nhs.net for any additional information.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Gastro Medical WGH L6

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Gastro Medical WGH L6

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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