Consultant Gastro (with an interest in IBD and/or complex polypectomy)
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant in Gastroenterology with an interest in IBD and / or complex polypectomy to join our friendly and caring Gastroenterology Team providing services to our region. This post is ideal for anyone wanting to practice Gastroenterology in a District General Hospital that is well led and has excellent links with Primary Care and the local community services.
The Trust serves a population of over 310,000 in rural surroundings on the western edge of Greater Manchester. The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary is just a few minutes' walk from the town centre, making it ideal for shopping and leisure activities. We can help with relocation to what is an attractive and increasingly popular area of the UK.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work closely with the existing Nine Consultants in Gastroenterology.
An Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults barred list will be undertaken for the successful Candidate.
About us
The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do but we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams. Your contribution will be highly valued, and your further professional development encouraged. As we are fully committed to 'improving working lives', we can offer access to a dedicated childcare co-ordinator and occupational health services, plus initiatives such as career break schemes and flexible working.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have obtained MRCP or equivalent and be on the specialist register or be within six months of attaining at the interview stage.
This role is full time and an indicative job plan is outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Professional Interest
* Must show commitment to Development of Gastroenterology services within the Trust.
* Must show ability to work as part of a team.
* Must show evidence of being proactive and self-motivated.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS.
Skills
* The ability to perform all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI Endoscopy.
Experience
* Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance.
* Commitment to training and teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals.
* Recent experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Qualifications
* MB BS, MB ChB or equivalent.
* Entry on the Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or within 6 months of CCT.
* MRCP (or equivalent).
* CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine.
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.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum pro rata.
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