Job summary
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
1. Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive Gastroenterology MDT?
2. Are you passionate in providing high qualitypatient care?
3. Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical and academic development?
We are looking to recruit a new Consultant Gastroenterologist and we want to welcome another consultant to join our friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic team of Gastroenterologists based at Scarborough Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who will work well within our diverse and friendly team to develop inpatient and outpatient services. In line with service provision discussions, there may be scope for additional programmed activities, which will be clarified during the recruitment process for potential candidates.
We welcome whole-time, part-time or job share applications and we are committed to supporting flexible job plans and will work with you to mutually agree your activity commitment. We are also developing proposals to accommodate cross site working within the Trust in certain sub-specialties.
The post is offered as 10 programmed activities (PAs) over five days. We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a sub-specialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4. Hold a medical qualification
5. Registered with and holds a licence to practice with the GMC
6. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory Medicine or General Medicine via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights (within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
7. Experience in Respiratory Medicine
Desirable
8. Substantive NHS experience
9. MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
10. Able to demonstrate a high level of Gastroenterology clinical experience and skill
11. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Teaching & supervision
Essential
12. Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
Leadership
Essential
13. Capable of building trust and confidence
14. Able & willing to take on leadership roles
15. Ability to organise and manage the department targets