Consultant in Gastroenterologist in ERCP and Hepatobiliary Medicine

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job overview

We are seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist with ERCP to join our expanding team in specialist Endoscopy and Hepato-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.

Our consultant workforce is supported by a range of specialist nurses in Hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease and

endoscopy 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.

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

Working for our organisation

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This means that human rights principles and standards are made real in practice.

The five key principles are:

• Putting human rights principles and standards at the heart of policy and planning
• Ensuring accountability
• Empowerment
• Participation and involvement
• Non-discrimination and attention to vulnerable groups

These principles are an integral part of our vision and values. 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

Detailed job description and main 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 children’s 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.

Person specification

Management

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Clinical Governance

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Clinical Experience

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Qualifications

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Other Requirements

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Teaching

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Personal Qualities

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Research

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If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.