Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist as part of departmental expansion and continued development of specialised services, and to help support more efficient outpatient service delivery and reduce diagnostic backlogs. This post is 1 of 3 new posts in the department and represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing department practicing from a state-of-the-art University hospital.The successful candidates will be expected to have or develop a sub-specialty interest in Nutrition/IF, IBD, or Endoscopy to complement the existing team, and to share their expertise in supporting and developing a forward-thinking service. In particular, we are looking for a consultant with an interest in nutrition/IF to help support delivery of SIF services as part of recent specialised commissioning.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint 1 Locum Consultant Gastroenterologists as part of departmental expansion and continued development of specialised services, and to help support more efficient outpatient service delivery and reduce diagnostic backlogs.This post is part of an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing department practicing from a state-of-the-art University hospital. The successful candidates will be expected to have or develop a sub-specialty interest in Nutrition/IF, IBD, or Endoscopy to complement existing team, and to share their expertise in supporting and developing a forward-thinking service.
In particular, we are looking for a consultant with an interest in nutrition/IF to help support delivery of SIF services as part of recent specialised commissioning.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To provide, in collaboration with colleagues, a comprehensive Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, and Nutrition service to patients in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. This includes: ensuring all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner; and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
- The appointees will be expected to have experience in a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and to work with his/her colleagues to deliver the service in the Trust. It would be expected that the appointee will see 3 new patients and 8 follow up patients in each outpatient clinic, as per the standard clinic template (or 8NPs if a virtual/2WW clinic).
- Undertake unselected endoscopy lists booked to a standard template (currently 8-10 points per list due to COVID restrictions; will increase to 10-12 depending upon infection control/staffing).
- Take responsibility for patients under his/her care.
- Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
- Participate in the development of the gastroenterology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of gastroenterology conditions.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
- Participate in the gastroenterology on-call rota (Consultant A 1:17; Consultant B 1:19) and the GI Bleed rota (1:19) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. There is no general medical on call.
- The post holders will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, nurses, and allied health care personnel as appropriate. Interest and experience in undergraduate teaching is essential. This includes pre-clinical & clinical students from WMS.
- Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of F2’s and SpRs, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of F1’s.
- Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – including the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice, and regular attendance at the Gastro QIPS meeting.
- Ensure own practice is up to date; this includes responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review system.
- Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
- Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Management & Administrative
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Teaching & Training
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Communication skills & abilities
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests).This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders