Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague to join our team at Good Hope Hospital. As UHB is the largest teaching hospital trust in the UK, all aspects of specialist working in Gastroenterology/Hepatology are catered for. This post is to provide fixed sessions at Good Hope Hospital site, as part of a planned work expansion. A variety of subspecialty interests are welcome. Clinical responsibility includes outpatient and endoscopy lists as well as supporting inpatient care which is shared on a 7-day consultant of the week model, and also participate in the weekday cross-site GI bleed rota. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to further develop their own skills and will also be expected to be involved in Undergraduate and Postgraduate education and research.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holders will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for the provision of a high-quality gastroenterology service to complement the existing sub-specialisation within the department. The final job plan would be agreed on appointment; however, the successful candidate would be expected to undertake a mix of general gastroenterology, endoscopy, GI Bleed on call and ward cover. Development of a subspecialty interest is encouraged. Depending on the needs of the department, the job plan could have elements of flexible working or annualised sessions. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake the following:
* To contribute and complement the clinical delivery and development of a specialist service provision. All aspects of GI disease complexity are welcome and can cover Nutrition Services, Hepatology, IBD, Bowel Cancer Screening, and Interventional Endoscopy.
* To manage an average of 2-3 endoscopy sessions and an average of 2-3 outpatient clinics per week depending on specialist interests and job planning.
* To participate in the acute gastroenterology ward rota.
* To participate in the management of inpatient gastroenterology services.
* To participate in the emergency GI Bleed service.
* To provide specialist advice to colleagues.
* To work to directorate agreed management guidelines.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
* Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
* Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
University Hospitals Birmingham leads the way in the delivery of Gastroenterology across the Midlands.
Across the Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope sites we have over 20 likeminded professionals who dedicate themselves to a variety of subspecialty interests to include inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, hepatology and advanced endoscopy.
Our colleagues pride themselves on leading through clinical excellence- supporting patients in accessing healthcare to build healthier lives and create environments for all staff to ensure they feel safe, valued and appreciated.
As a JAG accredited centre and one of the largest trusts in the country, we offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastroenterological conditions.
With waiting lists at the forefront- we need to ensure our patients can rely on and access our service in a timely and efficient manner, and we are committed to delivering first-class care to all.
Success in this role will see you taking part in a 7-day rota where you will utilise your broad experience of Gastroenterology, and be clinically responsible for outpatient and endoscopy lists, inpatient care and GI bleeding.
A subspeciality interest will be encouraged and supported.
In return, you can expect a warm welcome from the wider Good Hope team(s) and can rest assured in the knowledge that we are striving for excellence in the delivery of patient care.
For any additional information, please contact Dr Mark Andrew at mark.andrew@uhb.nhs.uk.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Entered on GMC Register
Experience
Essential
* Eligible for inclusion on the GMC specialist register in gastroenterology & general medicine or equivalent.
* Initiatives that demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the assessment and care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.
Desirable
* Experience of managing liver disease.
* Experience working in a unit managing complex IBD.
* Enhanced endoscopic skills such as EUS, ESD and Halo are all welcome.
* Experience working in a unit managing complex nutrition/TPN cases.
* Formal tuition and/or qualification in teaching/training skills.
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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