Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a 6-month Locum Consultant position within the Hepatology Department. The successful candidate will join a well-established team of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists working in the Division of Medicine, with a flexible approach that supports both specialist interests and a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
This is a six-month locum appointment for a Consultant Hepatologist, aimed at improving waiting times for our general hepatology outpatient service and supporting patients identified through our community liver health check programme, "Alright My Liver".
The department currently consists of six Consultant Hepatologists and seven Gastroenterologists. The post will be primarily based at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), with additional outpatient clinics at Weston General Hospital and endoscopy sessions at South Bristol Community Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to work across all three sites.
Specialist accreditation (CCT or equivalent) in Gastroenterology-Hepatology is essential, and accreditation in General Internal Medicine is desirable.
Applicants will be required to participate in the BRI emergency endoscopy on-call rota (currently 1 in 10) and must be competent in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy. Independent practice in lower GI endoscopy is desirable but not essential.
There is no requirement for regular inpatient work, although occasional support for gastroenterology-hepatology in-reach may be needed.
The hepatology department is supported by an extensive team of dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists, for whom the post-holder will provide regular supervision.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the Southwest offers. 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 create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed descriptions of this role, please navigate to the attachment and open the job description.
Please contact Consultant Hepatologists Dr Fiona Gordon fiona.gordon@uhbw.nhs.uk or Dr Gautham Appanna gautham.appanna@uhbw.nhs.uk (Clinical Leads) for further enquiries and to arrange informal visits.
Specialty Manager; Zeeshan Raja zeeshan.raja@uhbw.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed descriptions of this role, please navigate to the attachment and open the job description.
Please contact Consultant Hepatologists Dr Fiona Gordon fiona.gordon@uhbw.nhs.uk or Dr Gautham Appanna gautham.appanna@uhbw.nhs.uk (Clinical Leads) for further enquiries and to arrange informal visits.
Specialty Manager; Zeeshan Raja zeeshan.raja@uhbw.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview e.g. UK speciality portfolio pathway gastroenterology/hepatology
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Holder of CTT in GIM (or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Hepatology
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to service development in some aspect of Hepatology
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good understanding of Hepatology and service needs of the local Bristol and North Somerset Population
- Proficient in all modalities of therapeutic upper GI endoscopy relevant to upper GI haemorrhage
Desirable
- Independent at diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Broad range of IT skill
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
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview e.g. UK speciality portfolio pathway gastroenterology/hepatology
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Holder of CTT in GIM (or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Hepatology
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to service development in some aspect of Hepatology
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good understanding of Hepatology and service needs of the local Bristol and North Somerset Population
- Proficient in all modalities of therapeutic upper GI endoscopy relevant to upper GI haemorrhage
Desirable
- Independent at diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Broad range of IT skill
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
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
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 Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St, Bristol
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
