North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our team of Consultant Gastroenterologists and Gastrointestinal surgeons to provide an integrated digestive diseases service across north Cumbria.
The North Cumbria GI Service is a new, cohesive and integrated department, combining the services of gastroenterology and endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, emergency GI surgery.
The successful candidate will join a team of gastroenterologists supported by nurse specialists in IBD & hepatology across North Cumbria NHS Trust.
Sub specialty interest will be encouraged where this contributes to and complements the department and Trusts' service needs.
While appointees will be appointed to a base unit, all members of the team will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the general gastroenterology service across the Trust.
Main duties of the job The department has two dedicated GI wards within the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle for the treatment of inpatients.
There is a dedicated 3-room endoscopy unit at The Cumberland Infirmary and the new endoscopy unit at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven has 2 dedicated rooms in a new, state of the art facility.
About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people.
Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.
We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Job responsibilities The On-call commitment includes Out of Hours GI Bleed cover.
The standard job plan attracts 10-12 PA's.
Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum pro-rata.
This is pensionable, payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications MBBS, MBChB or equivalent Full GMC registration Royal College Membership Consultant, SAS Doctor or General Practitioner Management Qualification or an equivalent portfolio of evidence CCT or equivalent On GMC Specialist Register 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.
Job locations Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital
Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year (plus 10% premia)
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Reference number 262-A-24-6735609
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