Consultant Gastroenterologist (Hepatology)

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague with an interest in hepatology to join the existing 12 Consultant Gastroenterologists across sites to work mainly at Morriston Hospital.
Clinical responsibility includes outpatient and endoscopy lists as well as supporting inpatient care which is shared. You will also be a key participant on the GI bleed rota.
Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to further develop their own skills and will also be expected to be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and research.
Working between the three sites within the Health Board (Morriston , Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospital (NPTH), the successful candidate will join a team of 12 substantive gastroenterology consultant colleagues in Swansea Bay UHB to provide out of hours GI bleed rota, which will be no more frequent than 1 in 8. There will be no general medicine on-call commitments for the post holder.
Main duties of the job
We plan to develop innovative services to meet future demand for high quality care for people with gastro-intestinal diseases. For this post, inpatient activity and GI on-call rota will be based at Morriston Hospital. Outpatient and endoscopy sessions will be scheduled in Morriston, Singleton or Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
We welcome candidates with sub-specialty interest in hepatology.
There are opportunities for research and to undertake teaching of Undergraduate students as part of the Swansea University College of Medicine.
This appointment will provide consultant ward rounds, outpatient services, hot clinics, endoscopic services, and GI retrieval from our Medical Admissions Unit / referral service, within agreed job plans.
The Department offers a full referral service for the diagnosis and management of patients with GI diseases except transplantation - however, the service benefits from strong links with the Liver Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Consultants in the Health Board benefit from a flexible approach to working practices. We place great emphasis on continuous professional development and will actively support you in the achievement of personal goals.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MRCP or equivalent
On the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD PhD MSc
CCTin Hepatology or Liver Transplant centre experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
Broad based experience GIM and Gastroenterology
Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
Knowledge and participation in CPD
Able to apply knowledge
Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
Meet the requirement of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Desirable
Experience of NHS
Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance
Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management
Research essential
Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Research degree
Teaching
Essential
Evidence of organizing Programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
Organization of further teaching Programmes in medical education
Training the Trainers experience
Management
Essential
Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
Evidence of management training
Personal Qualities
Essential
Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
Evidence of leadership attributes
Motivational skills
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