Overview
An exciting opportunity is available to join a large, progressive, teaching hospital Gastroenterology department in the heart of the desirable county of Cornwall. The successful candidate will join a team of ten luminal gastroenterologists and four hepatologists. The department delivers a broad set of specialty and subspecialty services supported by state-of-the-art equipment and excellent access to all the required support services. The department has links with other units within the South West Peninsula and with large units around the country. The Department is keen to further expand the already large portfolio of subspecialty services by appointing an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague willing to develop skills in cutting edge areas of Gastroenterology. Necessary training to achieve this goal may be supported with extra job-planned time. The department is active in both medical education and research with ample opportunity for colleagues to develop a significant interest in these areas, including the chance to take on significant Medical School roles if interested. Cornwall is famous as a beautiful county and a fabulous place to live, offering opportunities to combine this with working in an innovative department with huge opportunities for professional and service development.
Responsibilities
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
* To develop subspecialty interests and skills supported as required by the department.
* To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Gastroenterology department.
* Teaching and training of medical students and post-graduate doctors.
* To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
* To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
* To attend meetings as appropriate.
* Fulfill duties of weekly timetable.
About the Trust
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations – including NHS Kernow and NHS England – to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. We continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment with extensive educational links to help you realise your potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in Cornwall with surfing beaches, fishing harbours, countryside and historic towns.
Requirements and eligibility
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
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Application process
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Thank you for your application. If you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for 12 months. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa. Sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a non-smoking organisation. If you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone 01872 255755. In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority.
Locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael\'s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, with staff and services available across the region.
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