Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWe are currently looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultant in Gastroenterology based predominantly at the Northern General Hospital.
This post presents an exceptional opportunity to join the multi-award winning Sheffield Teaching Hospitals GI Directorate.
The appointee must be a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent and is expected to have completed higher specialist training or equivalent in Gastroenterology.
It is desirable that the appointee holds or is expected to complete a higher medical degree (i.e.
MD or PhD).
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register (for Gastroenterology) or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing Gastroenterology/Hepatology Services to enable the Sheffield Teaching Hospital to fulfil its service agreements to the Sheffield CCG and other Commissioners.
They will be expected to take part, on a rotational basis, with colleagues with an 'on ward' / 'off ward' rotation to deliver front door and base ward Gastroenterology/Hepatology care.
It is anticipated that the post holder will have a subspecialty interest that will be encouraged to develop further to complement the department.
A subspecialty interest in Nutrition is strongly encouraged.
The appointee will provide advice to Consultant colleagues on medical issues relating to Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
Clinical research will be strongly encouraged and suitable opportunities exist for an active research programme.
The appointee will be expected to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate training and, in this respect, as long as they remain a Consultant within the Trust will be regarded as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in the University of Sheffield, subject to the regulations of the University.
About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe.
More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside.
Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award-winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research, and high-quality care, as well as family-friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFull and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.MRCP or equivalentMD or PhD or equivalentClinical experienceAbility to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology.Endoscopic experience for 5 years with appropriate JAG accreditationPossess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the postResearchAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriatePublications in peer-reviewed journalsTeaching and trainingExperience of teaching medical students and junior doctorsCPDEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolioManagement and AdministrationEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS ManagementCommitted to and understands the principles of clinical governance.Clinical governance and auditExperience in performing clinical auditCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement projectPersonal attributesDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice.
For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
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