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Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
The closing date is 01 August 2025
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is a Centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).
There are currently 5 FTE Consultants and one Part-time Consultant with the two new posts there will be 7 Consultants, 5 IBD and Nutrition Specialist Nurses based at RMCH, alongside a Gastro Specialist Nurse for pH and impedance test.
The team undertake a weekly Joint surgical inpatient MDT, Histology MDT, Intestinal Failure and PN MDT, IBD MDT, Hepatobiliary MDT (with adult Hepatobiliary Team), Departmental Grand Round MDT meetings. The team undertake monthly radiological MDT quarterly Joint surgical MDT and annual FAP MDT
Each Consultant has 2.5 Gastroenterology outpatient clinics per week with the IBD and Nutrition Specialist nurses undertaking weekly outpatient clinics as well.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will provide in and outpatient care for patients with gastroenterology conditions.Each Gastroenterology Consultant has one elective Endoscopy list per week in the theatre suites. Emergency theatre sessions for urgent cases are also available. Emergency and out of hours cover are provided by a consultant on call rota (non- resident) which is high intensity. The on-call consultant undertakes ward rounds on Saturdays and Sundays. Gastroenterology Consultants also do endoscopy lists at Starlight on the Wythenshawe Hospital site and may be required to do clinics at Trafford or Wythenshawe.
Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times.
1.5 PA / week are dedicated to supporting professional activities.
The post will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity, and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Job responsibilities
The new posts will help to meet an increased demand for Gastroenterology services across the Trust and allow the continued development of specialist services including intestinal failure, home parenteral nutrition, and Inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants should be eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology, should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital is a centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology, and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).
Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times. These posts will attract 10 PAs as detailed in the job plan.
The posts will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.
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Surgical MDT
Xray MDT
IBD MDT
IF Meeting
MDT Ward Round
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Hot Week 1 in 6 on call
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Person Specification
Experience, qualifications and skills
* MBChB or equivalent
* Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
* Completion of general professional training (Paediatrics Gastroenterology)
* Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology medicine. Should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at interview.
* Clinical experience at consultant level in a paediatric gastroenterology service
* Good team-working skills
* Teaching medical students
* Teaching junior medical staff
* Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust
* Organisational skills
* MD, PhD or other higher degree
* Experience of Audit
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.
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