Job summary
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist to continue the development of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is offered on a 12 month fixed term basis.
Applications from individuals with a specialist interest in any area of Gastroenterology would be welcomed
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice.
The posts are offered on a full-time basis; however, the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Main duties of the job
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
The 10 PA job plan is split into 9 PAs of Direct Clinical Care and 1 PA of Supporting Professional Activity per week as follows:
9 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) including outpatient clinics, endoscopy and admin 1 PA for SPA includingone core SPA is for private continuing professional development, appraisal and personal KPIs.
Each Consultant will participate in a rolling rota. Week 1 will be the Consultant of the Week (COW) which will have no elective commitments but will have 7 PAs of DCC for ward rounds and non-elective referrals (upper GI Bleed and inpatient); 2 PA for admin and 1 SPA. Weeks 2 & 3 include fixed sessions for ward rounds, endoscopy and clinics. Weeks 4 - 16 are not ward based and therefore have fixed sessions for clinics and endoscopy only.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to clinical risk management and the implementation of clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate Gastroenterology experience
- Appropriate experience in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and LTP
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CESR European Community Rights
- Subspecialist training e.g. IBD/Hepatology
Audit and Research
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
- Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
Desirable
- Research leading to MD or PhD
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Special interest in role development and staff training
- Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
Other
Essential
- High ethical / professional standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Full driving licence
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to clinical risk management and the implementation of clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate Gastroenterology experience
- Appropriate experience in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and LTP
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CESR European Community Rights
- Subspecialist training e.g. IBD/Hepatology
Audit and Research
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit
- Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
Desirable
- Research leading to MD or PhD
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Special interest in role development and staff training
- Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
Other
Essential
- High ethical / professional standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Full driving licence
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).
