This post is to support our specialist Gastroenterology service based here at
Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive service and the post holder will also help develop this service, as well as being an active member of the wider Gastroenterology team.
The successful applicant will join seven substantive consultants based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services to the local catchment area. The role will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, endoscopy provision, and the development of specialist services aligned to departmental and Trust priorities.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital.
To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services.
Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high‑quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential.
Participate in the Gastroenterology on‑call rota. The current on‑call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy.
Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department.
Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.
Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions.
Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required.
Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
FRCOph or equivalent
Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)
Full registration with General Medical Council
MD, PhD or other higher degree
Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
Teaching and audit
Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Academic Achievements and Research
A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
Publications in recognised journals
Interpersonal skills
Evidence of leadership
Communication Skills
Management Experience
Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
EEO Statement
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
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