We are a pioneering Trust on an exciting journey of healthcare transformation, with award-winning research and innovation, and a strong team ethos. We’re looking for positive clinical leaders who want to help us deliver first-class patient care to a complex population and be part of something special.
As a large teaching Trust, we value training doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. We work closely with local universities and King’s College, University of London. We now have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Kent and Medway’s new Medical School, jointly provided by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christchurch University, which opened in September 2020.
The Gastroenterology service is seeking candidates eager to develop specialist GI services such as upper GI, Barrett’s, pH monitoring/manometry, EUS, complex polypectomy, and to expand the ERCP service in East Kent. Candidates with other specialist interests are encouraged to apply. Several posts are available to support the implementation of a seven-day gastroenterology and endoscopy service.
The consultant team provides ward cover on acute sites, supporting the Emergency floor with specialist care, and conducts daily board and ward rounds on the GI/hepatology ward supporting SAFER delivery. The team is supported by specialist registrars, SHOs, and FY1 doctors.
In addition to inpatient ward rounds, the post involves outpatient clinics, general endoscopy lists, and a dedicated session for a specialist interest. Expertise in ERCP is welcomed; one session per week may be dedicated to this for suitable candidates. Clinical commitments may be on other Trust sites.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of around 800,000 across five hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people.' Our values emphasize care, safety, respect, and making a difference. We promote a new way of working called 'We care,' empowering frontline staff to lead improvements daily. We seek compassionate individuals to join our improvement journey for the benefit of patients, families, and carers.
If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application, even if you currently hold a visa or work permit. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles at Band 5 and above.
Through our Family First scheme, we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post. For more information, visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/.
We offer removal expenses (for substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave, and active support for study, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives as part of our ‘We care’ journey, along with opportunities in medical education and research.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
* Name: Dr Ioannis Bollas
* Job title: Consultant in Gastroenterology
* Email: ibollas@nhs.net
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