Job summary We are seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist with ERCP to join our expanding team in specialist Endoscopy andHepato-biliary medicine. The candidate will be working alongside two experienced consultant gastroenterologists with a specialist interest in ERCP/EUS as well as a team of skilled endoscopy nurses. In 2021, The Grange University Hospital was opened, designed as an in-patient focused hospital; Gastroenterology provides 4 in-patient ERCP list a week and regular outpatient ERCP and EUS lists in Royal Gwent Hospital. Our team look forward to welcoming a candidate with a sound base in ERCP who is keen to put their skills to use in developing this expanding and forward-thinking service. Our hepato-biliary team also perform EUS, with procedures including pancreatic cyst drainage, stent insertion and spyglass ERCP in addition to routine diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. We welcome applications from both skilled and advanced ERCP practitioners.The gastroenterology department currently consists of 7 consultants specialising in inflammatory bowel disease,nutrition, and general gastroenterology and 6 consultants specialising in Hepatology and Hepatobiliary Medicine. Ourconsultant workforce is supported by a range of specialist nurses in Hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease andendoscopy as well as a team of ward based junior doctors and physician's associates. Main duties of the job We are looking to appoint a Gastroenterologist/ Hepatologist who is signed off for ERCP. 10 sessions will be split between ERCP (plus EUS and stent insertion depending on clinical skills) and outpatient clinics, with an aim to provide both specialist Hepatobiliary clinic and General Gastroenterology clinic. The endoscopy unit in Royal Gwent Hospital operates 7 days a week, therefore this role will include 1 in 4 weekends,with general diagnostic endoscopy (not ERCP), with timetabled rest days during the week. There will be no requirement for out of hours on call for GI bleeds. We are happy to consider other services or interests that candidates can bring to the health board if there is an unmet clinical need, however, the focus of this role will be working alongside our innovative and enthusiastic ERCP team. Integral to the responsibilities of this senior post are the following requirements:- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate. To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers a wide andattractive range of services and benefits to all our employees. It is important to us that you feel able to bring your whole self to work. We actively promote a culture of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights, both for our employees and the community we serve. We recognise that promoting equality and human rights is key to securing the best possible experience for our employees and leads to the best life chances and health outcomes for our community. 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Our University Health Board values are: Our Values and Behaviours Framework supports the University Health Boards vision of: Working with you for a healthier community Caring for you when you need us Aiming for excellence in all that we do Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-CON587 Job locations Royal Gwent Hospital Newport NP20 2UB Job description Job responsibilities Please see refer to attached job description for more details This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer: Enhanced check with barred list information, including an adults and childrens barred list check Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview. Job description Job responsibilities Please see refer to attached job description for more details This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer: Enhanced check with barred list information, including an adults and childrens barred list check Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview. 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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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Royal Gwent Hospital Newport NP20 2UB Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)