Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated consultant endoscopist to build on their advanced skills in a role that includes high-volume therapeutic endoscopy, participation in the multidisciplinary team (MDT) of their choice, and the development of a specialist clinic aligned with their expertise.
The post holder will typically deliver 5-6 endoscopy lists per week, undertaking diagnostic and advanced therapeutic work. The job plan is flexible and can be tailored to the successful candidate's skills, interests and circumstances, including either permanent or fixed-term arrangements where appropriate.
The post holder will contribute to the supervision, teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff, medical students, specialist nurses and endoscopy fellows, and will participate in audit, quality improvement and research activity within the endoscopy unit and gastroenterology directorate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within the endoscopy service, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy with an emphasis on advanced practice.
They will work collaboratively with surgical, radiology, anaesthetic and nursing colleagues, and participate in the MDT (Upper GI, HPB or Colorectal) appropriate to their interests and service needs.
The post holder will contribute to endoscopy governance, clinical audit, JAG standards, teaching, training and (where appropriate) research activity.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within the endoscopy service, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy with an emphasis on advanced practice.
They will work collaboratively with surgical, radiology, anaesthetic and nursing colleagues, and participate in the MDT (Upper GI, HPB or Colorectal) appropriate to their interests and service needs.
The post holder will contribute to endoscopy governance, clinical audit, JAG standards, teaching, training and (where appropriate) research activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within the endoscopy service, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy with an emphasis on advanced practice.
They will work collaboratively with surgical, radiology, anaesthetic and nursing colleagues, and participate in the MDT (Upper GI, HPB or Colorectal) appropriate to their interests and service needs.
The post holder will contribute to endoscopy governance, clinical audit, JAG standards, teaching, training and (where appropriate) research activity.
Person Specification
skills and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and
- supervision of trainees, fellows and
- the wider MDT
-
- Ability to work collaboratively and
- contribute to service development
Experience
Essential
- Competent in diagnostic and
- therapeutic endoscopy; evidence of
- safe independent practice
Desirable
- Advanced training in ERCP and/or
- EUS and/or complex therapeutic
- endoscopy (EMR/ESD/advanced
- haemostasis/advanced
- polypectomy)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical
- governance, audit and JAG quality
- standards; commitment to quality
- improvement
Desirable
- Interest in research and/or
- innovation in advanced endoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
-
- GMC registration and specialist
- registration in Gastroenterology or
- within 6 months of CCT/CCST
Person Specification
skills and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and
- supervision of trainees, fellows and
- the wider MDT
-
- Ability to work collaboratively and
- contribute to service development
Experience
Essential
- Competent in diagnostic and
- therapeutic endoscopy; evidence of
- safe independent practice
Desirable
- Advanced training in ERCP and/or
- EUS and/or complex therapeutic
- endoscopy (EMR/ESD/advanced
- haemostasis/advanced
- polypectomy)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical
- governance, audit and JAG quality
- standards; commitment to quality
- improvement
Desirable
- Interest in research and/or
- innovation in advanced endoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
-
- GMC registration and specialist
- registration in Gastroenterology or
- within 6 months of CCT/CCST
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).
