Job summary We are a pioneering Trust, on an exciting journey of healthcare transformation, with award-winning research and innovation, and a strong team ethos. We're looking for positive clinical leaders who want to help us deliver first-class patient care to a fascinating and complex population and be part of something special. As you would expect from a large teaching Trust, we prize training doctors, nurses and other health professionals and we already work closely with local universities and King's College, University of London. We now have the exciting new opportunity of working with Kent and Medway's new Medical School, jointly provided by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christchurch University, which opened in September 2020. Main duties of the job The Gastroenterology service is seeking candidates who are keen to help develop specialist GI services such as upper gi, barrett's, pH monitoring / manometry, EUS, complex polypectomy whilst seeking to expand the ERCP service in East Kent. Colleagues with other specialist interests complimenting those already available are encouraged to apply. There are a number of posts being advertised in the service to support the implementation of seven day gastroenterology and endoscopic service. The gastroenterology consultant teams provide a mix of ward cover on acute sites, supporting the Emergency floor with specialist care, perform daily board and ward rounds of patients on the specialist GI / hepatology ward supporting the delivery of SAFER. The team are supported by a compliment of specialist registrars, SHOs and FY1 doctor. In addition to gastroenterology inpatient ward rounds, the post holder will perform OPD clinics per week and general endoscopy lists, plus a session dedicated to a specialist interest. Expertise in ERCP for one of the posts available would be welcomed and one session per week will be dedicated to this for the appropriate individual. The post holder may be expected to fulfil some of their clinical commitments on other sites in the Trust. About us The Trust has five hospitals providing a wide range of high quality services and opportunities for innovation. The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford has the full range of district general hospital services, as well as regional specialities, including the country's best performing trauma unit. The Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, also provides district general hospital services, while Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury is a specialist services hub which provides adult medical care, inpatient renal, urology and vascular services and robotic surgery. An offer of a substantive post within this department may include a recruitment premium up to £20k - This will be considered on a case by case basis following a successful interview outcome. In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/ We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research. refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via paul.barnesnhs.net Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-RP8536CONQEH-D Job locations Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital St. Peters Road Margate CT9 4AN Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. Person Specification Qualification & Training Essential Full GMC Registration CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview To hold MRCP (UK) Desirable Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (MRCP Gastro, MD PhD or equivalent) Skills & Experience Essential Experienced in all aspects of gastroenterology Clinical governance Essential Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance Experience of Audit Personal/professional attributes Essential Upholds the Trust Values GMC code of conduct Other requirements Essential Willingness and ability to travel across sites if required Person Specification Qualification & Training Essential Full GMC Registration CCST Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview To hold MRCP (UK) Desirable Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (MRCP Gastro, MD PhD or equivalent) Skills & Experience Essential Experienced in all aspects of gastroenterology Clinical governance Essential Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance Experience of Audit Personal/professional attributes Essential Upholds the Trust Values GMC code of conduct Other requirements Essential Willingness and ability to travel across sites if required 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital St. Peters Road Margate CT9 4AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)