Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to support our service, pending finalisation of 2 substantive posts (1 replacement for IBD and 1 new Upper GI cancer Co-Lead). The post will be based at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (THHFT) within the Gastroenterology department. The post consists of 11 Programmed Activities comprised of 8 Direct Clinical Activities and 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). The post holder will be on call on the acute GI bleed rota covering THH and Harefield Hospital on a 1 week in 7 basis for an additional 1 PA. There is no General Medicine on-call commitment.
The successful candidate will join the six existing consultants: Dr Grover (Hepatology and Gastroenterology Clinical Lead), Dr Lean (Upper GI cancer Lead), Dr Postgate (ERCP and Interventional Endoscopy), Dr Rameshshanker (Complex Interventional Endoscopy, ERCP and Endoscopy Lead), Dr Arun Rajendran (Endoscopy Training Lead) and Dr Sid Oke (Nutrition Lead). The department works closely as a cohesive clinical team with complimentary interests. We are primarily looking for an individual who will work well with our team in our Unit. We would be delighted to meet any potentially interested candidates. Interest in areas such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Oesophageal physiology, Nutrition, Education or Hepatology is welcome. ERCP is not a requirement for the post but may be accommodated.
Responsibilities
* The post holders, together with their consultant colleagues and other health care professionals in the Division, provide an effective and comprehensive service for our patients and support continuing service developments. The Gastroenterology Clinical Lead will be the immediate line manager.
* Vetting of general gastroenterology referrals and review of patients in clinics (face to face, telephone and paper/virtual). IBD clinic dependent upon skillset of the individual.
* Participate in the bleeding rota; providing emergency out-of-hours Gastroenterology cover to both Harefield Hospital and Hillingdon Hospital. Currently non-resident; future planning may involve a regular on-site commitment. Negotiations to withdraw from the Harefield commitment to focus clinical time at the Hillingdon site.
* Within a team, jointly responsible for running an inpatient and outpatient service for gastroenterology including an advisory service for colleagues.
* Participate with colleagues in training and professional development of medical and other professional staff; involved in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and GP education.
* Continue personal professional development (CPD) and revalidation in line with professional bodies and clinical governance. Help the department meet its objective of JAG accreditation.
* Work with other Gastroenterology Consultants to meet national waiting time targets.
* Provide clear evidence of SPA activities, including clinical and educational supervision, audit and personal CPD. Include personal CPD as part of annual appraisal; perform/lead at least 1 medical audit per year.
* Develop areas of special interest in Gastroenterology aligned with service needs.
* Participate in medical advisory and liaison work of the hospital Consultant Staff Committee and other committees related to Medicine and Gastroenterology (e.g., Clinical Governance, Safeguarding Adults, Transfusion, Resuscitation, Medicines Management).
* Collaborate with the Lead Clinician and Senior Nurse Management Team in development and implementation of policies for running the department; assist in recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with the Department of People and Development and Unplanned Care Senior Nurse Management Team.
* Organise and guide deployment of junior staff duties, including allocation and supervision of clinical work where necessary and support their use of Trust Digital systems.
Additional Information
* Agencies should contact the Trust’s Temporary Staffing Team rather than the service directly.
* Applicants must have full GMC registration and experience of working in the NHS; they should have or be within six months of CCT in Gastroenterology and Medicine.
About the Organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of patients and staff are paramount, with ongoing improvements in infection prevention and control. The Trust collaborates with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, the local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System, to provide high-quality, safe and compassionate care and to support the development of the new Hillingdon Hospital. There are over 3,500 staff, caring for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships.
This locum post is while finalising the job description for posts to lead the Inflammatory Bowel Disease service and co-Lead the upper GI 2WW service. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues, be responsible for providing a high-quality gastroenterological service to residents of Hillingdon, including vetting referrals and review in clinics (face to face, telephone and virtual). IBD clinic dependent on skillset. The post-holder will participate in the on-call GI bleed/Gastroenterology rota and may involve a future on-site commitment.
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