Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
We have funding for 3 Specialty Doctor positions in Gastroenterology
This is post is suitable for an experienced Gastroenterology Middle Grade or IMT3 doctor looking to gain further experience in Gastroenterology. The postholder will provide 3-4 service endoscopy lists and/or be provided with a training endoscopy lists according to experience also with 2-3 supervised outpatient clinics depending on experience. Support of the Gastroenterology ward will be rotated primarily in the afternoons by facilitating the junior team in terms of patient management and procedures. Support of for the Gastroenterology on call in terms of consultations and inpatient endoscopy lists will also be rotated between the posts. Time will be available for audit/research and one session for patient or service-related administration work. Three posts are available, and these duties will be timetabled along with the established 2 Deanery gastroenterology registrars 1 Speciality doctor in Gastroenterology and 1 Gastroenterology advanced nurse practitioner to provide seamless support for the on call and inpatient services.
Participation in the medical registrar on call rota can be considered subject to negotiation and experience
The post-holder will also be committed to supporting the weekly journal club and medical on-call rota or Gastroenterology on-call rota depending on clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
Clinical activity will be under the supervision of Dr Prasad (Clinical Lead Endoscopy) and Dr Keld (Clinical Director)
The post holder is expected to:
1. Have and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council. Medical Staff are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defence organisation
2. Share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
3. Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
4. Integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in a ward team
5. Liaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues The post holder is expected to have the following skills and attributes:
6. A wide experience in both outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology and general medicine
7. Experience and training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
8. Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
9. Experience and interest in teaching
10. An appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
11. Evidence of engaging with clinical governance including audit
12. Excellent communication and leadership skills
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is expected to:
13. Have and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council. Medical Staff are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defence organisations
14. Share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
15. Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
16. Integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in a ward team
17. Liaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues The post holder is expected to have the following skills and attributes:
18. A wide experience in both outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology and general medicine
19. Experience and training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
20. Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
21. Experience and interest in teaching
22. An appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
23. Evidence of engaging with clinical governance including audit
24. Excellent communication and leadership skills
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
25. Medical Degree
26. Full MRCP or equivalent
27. Minimum four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
Desirable criteria
28. Awareness of Endoscopy services at WWL
Experience
Essential criteria
29. Need to be independent in endoscopy
30. Ability to communicate effectively and co-ordinate safely
31. JAG accreditation sign off for colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
Desirable criteria
32. Experience in ERCP and emergency endoscopy
Skills
Essential criteria
33. Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
34. Good knowledge of hospital policies and procedures
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
35. Job Description - Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology (PDF, 288.4KB)
36. Person Specification - Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology (PDF, 56.5KB)
37. What WWL can offer you (PDF, 42.7KB)
38. Applying for NHS vacancies guidance (PDF, 241.2KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameDaniel Williams-WhitehouseJob titleHR Medicine Recruitment LeadEmail addressdaniel.whitehouse@wwl.nhs.ukTelephone number07786 521831Additional information
We are currently managing this vacancy through our internal recruitment process and are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we kindly request that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position. Unsolicited CVs or introductions will not be considered and will not constitute any form of agreement or obligation on our part.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone daniel.whitehouse@wwl.nhs.uk