Consultant Gastroenterologist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Come and work with our welcoming Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at York Hospital. Opportunities have arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our teams at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The job has no mandatory commitments to the General Medicine service. The Trust is keen to attract individuals looking to develop a portfolio career of their choosing, with flexible job plans to accommodate varied skill sets and working patterns. This role has a 15% recruitment premium on the first year's salary contingent upon two year's of employment.

Main duties of the job

Our new 7-room endoscopy unit opened on the York site in September 2019 and offers exciting opportunities for the development of advanced and subspecialist endoscopic modalities, such as EUS. It will be one of the UK's biggest and most advanced units of its kind with a dedicated ERCP room and with the infrastructure to develop a suite of training courses. There are also highly supported opportunities for clinical research. To undertake teaching of undergraduate students as part of the Hull and York Medical School. The Gastroenterology Department provides all aspects of gastroenterology and specialist hepatology and enjoys excellent surgical and the full range of MDT support. Current sub-specialisms include IBD, capsule endoscopy, advanced endoscopy, nutrition and viral hepatology. In addition to endoscopy facilities, there are excellent radiology facilities on site.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites

Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.

We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.

In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5698777-C-M

Job locations

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Information Pack for full details of the post. The Trust offers an excellent Staff Benefits package to all employees, which includes salary sacrifice schemes and local discounts/offers. In addition you will receive an excellent Study Leave package to support your on-going professional development; we also offer a competitive relocation package.

Job Plans are open to discussion and negotiation. Candidates must have a higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or be within twelve months of obtaining the CCT at the time of the interview. Your clinical skills and expertise will be of a high standard covering Gastroenterology. There is a voluntary limited option to cover General Internal Medicine. A familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous. This service is well supported by a sister Hepatology department, who manage routine and emergency Hepatology conditions , although weekend service is provided through a common/combined rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Information Pack for full details of the post. The Trust offers an excellent Staff Benefits package to all employees, which includes salary sacrifice schemes and local discounts/offers. In addition you will receive an excellent Study Leave package to support your on-going professional development; we also offer a competitive relocation package.

Job Plans are open to discussion and negotiation. Candidates must have a higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or be within twelve months of obtaining the CCT at the time of the interview. Your clinical skills and expertise will be of a high standard covering Gastroenterology. There is a voluntary limited option to cover General Internal Medicine. A familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous. This service is well supported by a sister Hepatology department, who manage routine and emergency Hepatology conditions , although weekend service is provided through a common/combined rota.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice.
  • Medical Degree
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview) CESR (or) European Community Rights

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Substantive NHS experience

Eligibility & Fitness to Pract

Essential

  • Eligible to work in the UK

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

  • Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees Higher teaching qualification

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
  • Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice.
  • Medical Degree
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview) CESR (or) European Community Rights

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Substantive NHS experience

Eligibility & Fitness to Pract

Essential

  • Eligible to work in the UK

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

  • Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees Higher teaching qualification

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
  • Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinician for Gastroenterology

Dr Tom Berriman

t.berriman@nhs.net

01904725467

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5698777-C-M

Job locations

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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