East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Gastroenterologist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join the dynamic gastroenterology team at ELHT. The successful candidate will join 11 other experienced substantive consultants, and will take a particular interest in specialist hepatobiliary work. ELHT is a Tertiary centre for hepatobiliary surgery and receives a high volume of external referrals for specialist hepatobiliary work, including interventional endoscopy.

The service has had significant recent investment and is undergoing a complete equipment refresh and has recently opened its 11th procedure room.

The post holder will work in a ward in an on/off ward system with a rotation of 2 in 8. When on the wards there will be daily consultant ward rounds with reduced elective activity and increased elective sessions when off the ward. Annual leave and study leave should be taken during the off ward periods.

There are 1.25 PA commitments to a 1:12 weekend rota for acute upper GI bleeding. The On Call duties also include review of selected patients on Gastroenterology wards in addition to some input to the Medical Assessment Unit.

The clinical director will consider time off in lieu of weekends worked.

Main duties of the job

To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology.
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards at RBH in partnership and consultant colleagues.
To develop and promote services that minimise hospital stay and maximise opportunities for recovery and independent living.
To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director for Gastroenterology
To take part in agreed provision of cover for consultant colleagues during leave.
To participate in medical C and clinical governance with particular reference to the junior medical staff.
In due course, to provide professional supervision, director and training to the junior medical staff.
In due course, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
To attend meetings of the Directorate of Gastroenterology and any other pertinent management meetings as deems necessary.

The Post holder will also participate in the Out of Hour GI Bleed rota of 1:12.

About us

The Trust is co-terminus with the local districts of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. The main urban areas are Blackburn, Accrington, Darwen, Burnley and Rossendale and several other small townships. Each of the local districts contains substantial rural areas including parts of the West Pennine Moors, the Ribble Valley, the Forest of Bowland, Gisburn Forest and Pendle Hill; some of the most outstandingly beautiful countryside in Northern England.

The district is well served by road and rail. There is a major railway line running East to West that connects Preston, Blackburn and Accrington to Burnley and Leeds. There are good rail links to Manchester, Preston and Leeds and the main intercity network.

The district is served by the M6 and M61 to the West, the M66 and M62 to the South, and the M65 to the East. An extension of the M65 linking the M6 and M65 passing within one mile of the major hospitals was completed in 1997.

The district is within reach of the universities of Manchester, Lancaster, Liverpool and Leeds including UCLAN with which ELHT has forged strong links. As well as being close to many urban centres, Blackburn and Burnley are also within easy distance of the Lancashire coast, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Date posted

16 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MQ02-24

Job locations

ELHT / Royal Blackburn

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB7 2HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology.
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards at RBH in partnership and consultant colleagues.
To develop and promote services that minimise hospital stay and maximise opportunities for recovery and independent living.
To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director for Gastroenterology
To take part in agreed provision of cover for consultant colleagues during leave.
To participate in medical C and clinical governance with particular reference to the junior medical staff.
In due course, to provide professional supervision, director and training to the junior medical staff.
In due course, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
To attend meetings of the Directorate of Gastroenterology and any other pertinent management meetings as deems necessary.

The Post holder will also participate in the Out of Hour GI Bleed rota of 1:12.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology.
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards at RBH in partnership and consultant colleagues.
To develop and promote services that minimise hospital stay and maximise opportunities for recovery and independent living.
To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director for Gastroenterology
To take part in agreed provision of cover for consultant colleagues during leave.
To participate in medical C and clinical governance with particular reference to the junior medical staff.
In due course, to provide professional supervision, director and training to the junior medical staff.
In due course, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
To attend meetings of the Directorate of Gastroenterology and any other pertinent management meetings as deems necessary.

The Post holder will also participate in the Out of Hour GI Bleed rota of 1:12.

Person Specification

Education and Skills

Essential

Must be GMC registered
Must be on the specialist register
MRCP or Equivalent
CCT in gastroenterology or equivalent

Person Specification

Education and Skills

Essential

Must be GMC registered
Must be on the specialist register
MRCP or Equivalent
CCT in gastroenterology or equivalent

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT / Royal Blackburn

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB7 2HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT / Royal Blackburn

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB7 2HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)