Consultant in Gastroenterology (with an interest in hepatology)
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in hepatology to join our friendly and caring Gastroenterology Team providing services to our region as part of our Endoscopy expansion at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. 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.
***We are currently offering this fantastic opportunity inclusive of our £10K Recruitment & Retention scheme.***
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 in an ideal position for shopping and leisure activities. Haigh Country Park is directly opposite the Hospital, and the town is renowned for its football and rugby teams. We can help with relocation to what is an attractive and increasingly popular area of the UK. The borough is bordered by the M6, M61 and M62 motorways and is also served by the main west coast rail line, providing excellent access to the lively cities of Manchester and Liverpool, the Pennines, Lake District and North-West coastline. There are first-class sports and leisure facilities and a wide choice of quality housing in rural or urban settings meaning Wigan is a fantastic place to live and work.
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.
Job description
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
Essential
* Must show commitment to Development of Gastroenterology and Hepatology services within the Trust.
* Must show ability to work as part of a team.
* Must show evidence of being proactive and self-motivated
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS
Skills
Essential
* The ability to perform all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI Endoscopy
Experience
Essential
* 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
Essential
* 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Road
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata
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