Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist with a Special Interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Nutrition.
The Trust provides general acute health care residents in Liverpool, North Merseyside and surrounding areas. It also provides tertiary care for digestive diseases for Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, the Isle of Man and beyond.
The successful candidate will be based at the RLH Hospital and will be a member of the Gastroenterology Department.
Main duties of the job
The majority of work will be Luminal Gastroenterology incorporating the appointee's desired subspecialty interest.
Ward cover is provided on a rotational basis when the Consultants take part in for 2 weeks at a time. The majority (>90%) of our ward patients have primary GI disorders. The successful candidate will also cover Endoscopy and Out-patient sessions. The expectation is to provide a 1:8 on call commitment and out of hours cover (on call sessions are recognised within our job plans in addition to the on call supplement). Weekend on call work currently includes time spent seeing patients within the acute areas as well as a review of gastro in-patients in our bed base and being available for out of hours endoscopy for patients with GI haemorrhage.
Job responsibilities
The Appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of Gastroenterology. The majority of work will be Luminal Gastroenterology incorporating the appointees desired subspecialty interest.
The expectation is to provide a 1:8 on call commitment and out of hours cover (on call sessions are recognised within our job plans in addition to the on call supplement). Weekend on call work currently includes time spent seeing patients within the acute areas as well as a review of gastro in-patients in our bed base and being available for out of hours endoscopy for patients with GI haemorrhage.
Subspecialty interests which can be developed and supported at Aintree include IBD, Nutrition, Advanced Endoscopy, BCSP, Capsule Endoscopy and Education.
An office with appropriate IT support will be provided. The appointee will share a PA, with excess typing devolved to other members of the secretarial team if necessary.
In compliance with the Consultant contract the job plan is split into 10 PAs, normally 8.5 DCC and 1.5 core SPA with further SPA time available for specific roles.
Teaching is strongly encouraged both within the Trust and the Gastroenterology Directorate. The Gastroenterology Department deals with an unparalleled selection of complex benign and malignant gastroenterology diseases that provide a rich learning environment for medical students, junior doctors and allied professionals. There is a weekly IBD MDT, radiology meeting, nutrition MDT and monthly Pelvic Floor MDT. Cancer MDTs include UGI (joint LUHT), CRC and advanced regional MDTs including NET, Primary liver, Advanced Colorectal Liver, HPB, early rectal cancer and Sarcoma.
We have a dynamic and enthusiastic departmental training lead who ensures high quality training for medical students, trainees and nurse endoscopists. The post holder will be expected to actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and provide endoscopic training. Train the Trainers will be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise (or eligible for)
* MB BS or MB ChB
* MRCP
* On GMC specialist register/hold CCT (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview).
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
* Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
* Evidence of continuing medical education
* Subspecialty interest within IBD or nutrition
Audit Experience
* Understand principles of clinical audit
* Proven track record in significant audit
* Publication of audit results
Teaching & Training Experience
* Experience of teaching skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
* Training or education course
* Evidence of delivering training & education (PGCE)
* Train the Trainer qualification and experience
* Evidence of delivery of education to both undergraduate and postgraduate
Knowledge
* High standard to support independent practice as a Consultant Gastroenterologist
* Endoscopic skills for acute GI bleeding
* To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
Research Experience
* Understands principles of Research
* Evidence of enthusiasm
* Involvement in research
* Publication of research
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.
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