Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with sub-specialty skills that will complement those of the existing Gastroenterologists to work alongside and in conjunction with us in outpatients, endoscopy and our Gastroenterology Ward. This is an exciting time to join to The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust we now have a new 3rd endoscopy suite and with a new hospital being built. The post holder will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service for the local population and have input into how the service works out of a brand new facility. The department have recently developed a ten year strategy programme which the post holder will be involved in developing and delivering. It is essential that the successful candidate is competent in the effective management of a wide range of Gastroenterology conditions within the outpatient setting in order to see, treat and discharge patients in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) is essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable (including a 1:6 weekend GI bleed rota, we will shortly be starting 24/7 rota which you will be required to participate) to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy. They will also support a 1:6 week ward cover rota.
There has been a substantial investment programme in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy which includes funding of additional new posts of a Nurse Endoscopist as well as new equipment for the Endoscopy Unit.
About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the post of Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology. Available to download at anytime .
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Gastroenterology Experience
Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology
Desirable
NHS Experience
Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. E.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures.
Qualifications
Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council
MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology of the date of interview
Skills and knowledge
Essential
Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Personal qualities
Essential
Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
Desirable
Experience of supervision of junior staff
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
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