We are recruiting a Consultant to join our Gastroenterology Department at our site location of Yeovil District Hospital.
We therefore invite applications from enthusiastic, dedicated colleagues to join us and seek individuals with a range of expertise to complement our existing sub-speciality interests - candidates are encouraged to discuss in advance specific areas of interest and departmental needs.
Main duties of the jobFor more detail about the main duties of this role, please see detailed job description section below.
About usAt Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.
We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset?Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilitiesDiagnosis and management of patients under the care of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Yeovil District Hospital site, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.Continuing responsibility for care of patients in liaison with colleagues.Respond to and manage referrals from other specialties.Professional supervision, management and training of junior medical staff.The appointee will be expected to be fully involved in the development of the specialty.To ensure one's own clinical practice is monitored and performed in accordance with requirements from clinical governance.To participate in pathology and MDT meetings.To take part in the gastrointestinal bleeding on call rota of 1:8 non resident.Person SpecificationQualificationsMBBS and MRCP or equivalentFull GMC Registration with a license to practiceEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via:* CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date)* CESR* European Community RightsAn appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)ExperienceDepth and breadth of clinical experience in Gastroenterology and EndoscopyExperience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the departmentWillingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job descriptionAbility to cope with the demands of a DGH based ConsultantAbility to lead and develop the serviceAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levelsAbility to communicate effectivelyUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesExperience at locum consultant level.Additional CriteriaKnowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for serviceEvidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as recruitment and selection, equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisalEvidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the TrustEvidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary teamAbility to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methodsDisclosure 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.
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