Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist to join our enthusiastic and dynamic multidisciplinary Paediatric Gastroenterology team. This is a full-time (1.0 WTE) locum position for a minimum of 12 months, covering parental leave, with an anticipated start date 1st Jul 2025.
Our team provides a comprehensive, high-quality tertiary Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition service across the South West of England. Based at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), we serve a regional population of over one million children. The hospital is a principal teaching center closely linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England (UWE), offering excellent opportunities for research, undergraduate, and postgraduate education.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking amotivated and enthusiastic consultant to join our existing team of six consultants (5.7 WTE). The successful candidate will contribute to our high-standard tertiary service and work within a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team.
Applicants must:? Hold a CCT in General Paediatrics (or be within six months of completion) or an equivalent qualification.? Have at least two years of sub-specialty training in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in an approved institution.? Be on, or eligible for, the GMC Sub-Specialty Register for Paediatric Gastroenterology (preferred).
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care in Paediatric Gastroenterology, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
Please see the job description for further details. Initial enquiries concerning the posts can be made directly to:
Dr Dharam Basude , Clinical Lead 0117 342 9450 email Dharamveer.Basude@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Giles Haythornthwaite Clinical Director for Paediatric Medicine
email : Giles.Haythornthwaite@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Martin Gargan, Clinical Chair: Martin.Gargan@uhbw.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care in Paediatric Gastroenterology, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
Please see the job description for further details. Initial enquiries concerning the posts can be made directly to:
Dr Dharam Basude , Clinical Lead 0117 342 9450 email Dharamveer.Basude@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Giles Haythornthwaite Clinical Director for Paediatric Medicine
email : Giles.Haythornthwaite@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Martin Gargan, Clinical Chair: Martin.Gargan@uhbw.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- CCT or Equivalent in Paediatric Gastroenterology or within 6 months of completing
Desirable
- Full GMC specialist register of Paediatric Gastroenterology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Ability to take responsibility and initiate management plan effectively( close support available)
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience of working in the UK
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in diagnostic endoscopy independently although recognising the department will support new Consultants in optimising their endoscopy skills
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Experience in managing patients with complex needs
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Evidence of initiatives for service development
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
- Presentation at national meetings
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience in providing department teaching
Desirable
- Experience of supervising specialist trainees.
- Train the trainers course for colonoscopy
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- CCT or Equivalent in Paediatric Gastroenterology or within 6 months of completing
Desirable
- Full GMC specialist register of Paediatric Gastroenterology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Ability to take responsibility and initiate management plan effectively( close support available)
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience of working in the UK
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in diagnostic endoscopy independently although recognising the department will support new Consultants in optimising their endoscopy skills
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Experience in managing patients with complex needs
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Evidence of initiatives for service development
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
- Presentation at national meetings
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience in providing department teaching
Desirable
- Experience of supervising specialist trainees.
- Train the trainers course for colonoscopy
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudling St
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
