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Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist
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Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join the William Harvey Hospital team at Ashford, currently comprised of 8 WTE consultants (including this post). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and develop further Trust-wide services, which include ERCP, Hepatology, IBD, and a complex polyp service. There may be opportunities to develop new services for the Trust, such as GI physiology and EUS, in conjunction with our Gastroenterology colleagues across the Trust (18 WTE in total).
At WHH, the consultant team is supported by two IBD nurses, a hepatology nurse, and UGI STT nurses who support the UGI cancer pathway.
The Trustwide UGIMDM is led by a gastroenterologist and supported by Guy's and St Thomas' (luminal UGI cancer) and Kings (HPB).
The Trustwide IBDMDM runs fortnightly with histopathology, radiology, and local colorectal involvement.
The Hepatology MDM is scheduled weekly, linked with a Kings Hepatologist to support management of acute, severe liver disease (inpatients) and to streamline referrals for transplant assessment where appropriate.
The post holder will be required to support the site-based GI Bleeding rota (1 in 8).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a keen Gastroenterologist, whether established or just starting out on your Consultant journey. We will work with you to develop your specialist interests, whether these be further developing our existing services, which include HBP, Hepatology, and complex polyp service, or looking to develop new services such as GI physiology and EUS. Our complex polyp service has achieved international recognition, including through the annual KENT course, and we work closely with our colorectal colleagues.
The post holder will be required to support the GI Bleeding rota and a 1:8 Gastroenterology ward week, including in-reach to emergency pathways.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving around 700,000 people. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We are on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School, a focus on research, clinical leadership, and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work. There's never been a better time to join us.
Job responsibilities
Please note that the set interview date is provided as guidance and may be subject to change.
We seek a dedicated individual to join the WHH Gastroenterology team fully. The post holder will contribute to inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology management and help develop specialist services.
Responsibilities include providing appropriate care, diagnostics, and therapeutic services for patients with gastroenterological illnesses in inpatient and outpatient settings, and contributing to the GI bleed rota. The team supports ward coverage with in-reach and referral services to ED/AMU and other wards, supported by junior doctors, physician associates, and specialist nurses. Additionally, the post involves running two outpatient clinics per week, two general endoscopy lists, and dedicating a session to a specialist interest. Full details are available in the Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCP (UK)
* Postgraduate gastroenterology qualifications - MD, PhD, ESEGH, or equivalent
Skills & Experience
* Experienced in all aspects of gastroenterology
Clinical governance
* Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance and Audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any criminal convictions.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro rata where necessary)
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