Overview
Gastroenterology Consultant role at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post involves joining a Gastroenterology and Hepatology department that collaborates across multiple sites, with the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in West Swindon on the horizon (Jan 2025) and plans to launch the CDC in October 2025.
Responsibilities
* We are seeking experienced Consultants to join our Gastroenterology and Hepatology department, joining an existing team of 8 senior medical staff including Consultants & SAS doctors which work across 4 endoscopy rooms at the Great Western Hospital site and screening (ERCP/stenting).
* The successful candidate will work across dual sites between the Great Western Hospital and the CDC.
* We use the latest Olympus scopes and stacks for both sites and offer ERCP, EUS, BCSP, Small Bowel Capsule endoscopy, Oesophageal dilatation and 1 GA list/month. There are plans to commence Oesophageal stenting (currently done in radiology) with future integration into gastroenterology screening lists.
* Interest in Nutrition / IBD / Hepatology will be encouraged, with the opportunity to develop and lead a subspecialty interest.
* Upper GI and HPB cancer are managed collaboratively with John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford.
* MDTs are well supported by pathology, radiology and surgeons, working closely with surgical and radiology colleagues.
* On joining, you will be part of a well-established, friendly team and will help drive improvements in the service for patients. You will be offered a secretary and office space.
* As a senior team member, you will contribute to training and supervision of junior colleagues. The Trust places importance on staff wellbeing and provides support to help maintain wellbeing for you and your colleagues.
About Us
If you would like to find out more information or arrange a brief department walk around, please contact Claire Milne, Assistant General Manager, claire.milne15@nhs.net.
Job Description and Qualifications
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed to meet service needs.
Qualifications
* Fully registered with the GMC
* CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants) or be accredited (or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the appropriate specialty at the time of taking up the appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
* MRCP (UK) / MRCP (Gastroenterology) or equivalent
* CESR (Gastroenterology)
Clinical Experience
* Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
* Expertise in the full range of gastrointestinal conditions
* Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take independent clinical responsibility
* Sub-speciality interests will be supported
Management/Admin
* Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
* Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
* Experience of audit and management
* Flexible approach to work organisation and ability to lead project teams
Other Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any prior convictions. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration is required.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
We welcome your application for this opportunity at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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