Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) MedicineConsultantMain area: Gastroenterology
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 387-WD-4339-MP-AB
Site: Weston General Hospital
Town: Weston
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 PA Pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) Medicine at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). The main site for this post is Weston General Hospital, but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW, there will be some element of cross-site working with Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
The post is advertised as a 10 PA post, but candidates wishing to be considered for a position with additional or fewer sessions are welcome to apply. The appointment will be part of the 1:11 current consultant on-call rota.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT and ideally have NHS experience. Non-UK applicants wishing to apply for specialist registration could be considered on a fixed-term basis.
As well as joining a welcoming, talented team in a beautiful town, we offer:
Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £20,000 (over three years).
Relocation allowance and support of up to £8000 (in line with Trust Relocation Policy).
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will develop special interests to extend the spectrum of the gastroenterology services offered at Weston and support services currently being developed in the department. The post holder will undertake a total of two general gastroenterology clinics per week and support the endoscopy service with both upper and lower endoscopy procedures. There will be inpatient responsibility for the gastroenterology ward on a 1:3 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota (1:6) plus the G(I)M on-call rota out of hours (1:11).
Working for our organisationUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall. We are committed to improving patient care through world-leading research and innovations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for further information.
Person specificationQualifications & TrainingFull and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) orEligible for specialist registration within six months of interview orHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interviewHigher academic qualificationExperienceEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialtyRegistered with JAG as competent in diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopyAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the departmentClinical Knowledge and skillsUp to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialtyKnowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialtySkills in upper and lower endoscopyBroad range of IT skillsClinical Governance and AuditUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence-based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) schemeResearchKnowledge of the principles involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchEvidence of peer-reviewed research papersAbility to increase the academic profile of the departmentTeaching and TrainingExperience of teaching medical studentsExperience of supervising traineesKnowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamFormal teaching qualificationInterpersonal, communication and team working skillsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff, and other colleaguesGood knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written EnglishAbility to present effectively to an audienceAbility to be a flexible team memberAny other Personal Abilities and AptitudesAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levelsBehaviours and ValuesDemonstrates the 4 Trust valuesWe hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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