Overview
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the team, based at Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset. The postholder will provide specialist diagnosis and management of gastroenterology, hepatology, and general medical patients at YDH. They will maintain ongoing responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care, respond to referrals from primary care and other specialties, and offer expert gastroenterology input for patients across the Trust. The role includes caring for acutely admitted and elective gastroenterology patients, supporting the development of nurse-led endoscopy services, and managing a wide range of conditions in outpatient clinics. The appointee will supervise and train junior doctors, contribute to teaching for nursing staff and medical students, and participate in multidisciplinary and pathology meetings. They will ensure clinical practice meets governance standards, engage in annual appraisal and revalidation, and maintain effective communication with colleagues and external partners. Awareness of NHS budgeting considerations and active involvement in service development are expected. The role also includes participation in the GI bleed on-call rota (approximately one weekday every two weeks and one weekend every eight weeks).
Responsibilities
* Diagnosis and management of patients with gastroenterological and general medical conditions.
* Continuing responsibility for care of patients in liaison with consultant colleagues.
* Respond to and manage in- and outpatient referrals from primary care and other specialties.
* Professional supervision, management and training of junior medical staff.
* Aware of general and local budgeting issues within the NHS; involved in development of the specialty.
* Ensure clinical practice is monitored and performed in accordance with governance requirements.
* Participate in annual Consultant Appraisal and revalidation as recommended by the Royal College of Physicians and General Medical Council.
* Participation in pathology and multidisciplinary team meetings.
* Care of patients in gastroenterology/hepatology (and a few general medicine) admitted via acute take as well as elective admissions.
* Provide specialist gastroenterology opinion on in-patients from other specialties.
* Develop and support nurse endoscopy services; see and treat patients with a wide spectrum of gastroenterology conditions in outpatient settings.
* Maintain effective and timely communication with colleagues in the Trust, primary care and other centres as necessary.
* Take part in the GI bleed on-call rota (approximately 1 weekday every 2 weeks and 1 weekend every 8 weeks).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Leadership in supervision, management and training of junior medical staff.
* Commitment to high standards of professional governance, appraisal and revalidation.
* Willingness to engage in service development and budgeting considerations within the NHS.
* Interest in contributing to teaching and training for nursing staff and medical students.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
* Access to Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks.
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