Job summary Come and join a friendly, supportive and dynamic team of over 30 consultant gastroenterologists who strive for excellence. We are delighted to offer opportunities for 2 ambitious luminal gastroenterology consultants. Subspecialty interest in IBD is a priority, but applications from colleagues with interests in other aspects of luminal gastroenterology including nutrition or upper gastrointestinal tract disease would also be welcome. These posts have been created to expand the team, and to replace a consultant who has taken up a prestigious national role. The IBD service at MFT cares for over 10000 patients diagnosed with IBD, with over 1200 on advanced therapies. We participate in all UK IBD benchmarking and quality improvement projects and our service aims align with the national UK IBD agenda. Main duties of the job The posts are for 10PAs including 1.5 core SPA. Ward cover for subspecialty luminal gastroenterology is overseen by a consultant of the week, currently planned to be 1:7 weeks Out of hours on-call is contributing to a GI bleed service for MRI (currently a 1:17 rota). On call weekend work includes daily gastroenterology ward rounds. You would participate in regular MDTs, clinics and endoscopy according to your interests and development needs. About us MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-MRI-6712719 Job locations Oxford road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Qualifications & Training MRCP Gastro or equivalent Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD). Audit Essential Audit Training and Experience Essential Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent. Desirable Experience in a specialist center training for IBD Experience in a specialist center training for IBD Essential Organisation Skills Communication Skills Team working Skills Other Requirements Essential Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme) Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Qualifications & Training MRCP Gastro or equivalent Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD). Audit Essential Audit Training and Experience Essential Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent. Desirable Experience in a specialist center training for IBD Experience in a specialist center training for IBD Essential Organisation Skills Communication Skills Team working Skills Other Requirements Essential Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme) Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Oxford road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)