GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Gastroenterology training programme
NHS Staines‑Upon‑Thames, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
The advert is for a GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Gastroenterology training programme to join 9 consultants. The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their sub‑specialist areas of interest. The work is based at Kingston Hospital, with clinics taking place in the main outpatient department and outpatient endoscopy which has recently moved to a new state‑of‑the‑art endoscopy unit located within the main hospital site. At present some outpatient consultations are performed remotely by telephone with adequate working space and IT support provided.
Main duties of the job
* Join MDT performing enhanced clinical triage of referrals.
* Supervised clinics in secondary care and in community hub(s). This will include general gastroenterology clinics and clinics based endoscopy. there are also plans to start a one stop dyspepsia /endoscopy service. The community clinics will be closely linked to a community diagnostic hub programme to enable the review of patients post diagnostics such as fibroscan, CT, TNE. This can start off as working with the consultant initially, and then gradually the GPwER will build their own clinic and patient selection.
* Educational & Interface work with General Practice + SWL Gastroenterology Pathway Development.
* Upskilling and educating clinicians in primary care (e.g. optimising use of A&G, clinical guidelines on management of non‑ulcer dyspepsia etc.) as well as raising awareness of referral pathways.
* Working with the SWL Gastroenterology Clinical Network Lead on network transformation priorities in gastroenterology for SWL.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice (or eligibility to obtain).
* RCGP or equivalent.
* Evidence of continuing medical education.
* Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
* Experience of clinical audit.
* Relevant research articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
* Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level.
* Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
Desirable
* Attended management training course.
* Knowledge of finance / budgets.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
* Certificate of Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Contact
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Health Care Provider – Medical Practices
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