Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Gastroenterologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
The Trust is seeking to appointment a substantive Consultant Gastroenterologist. This appointment will join the existing 15 Gastroenterologists, predominantly based in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, although an element of cross site working may be required. The current fourteen consultants provide sub speciality interests in upper and lower therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, nutrition, pancreatobilary and motility/functional disease. Existing services include bowel cancer screening, ERCP and spyglass, endoscopic ultrasound, advanced GI physiology and capsule endoscopy.
We are looking for a post holder with a special interest in Neuroendocrine Tumours.
The post holder will be involved with in-patient gastroenterology and GIM and participate in approximately 1:5 acute GI bleed on call.
Main duties of the job
Example Job Plan for Consultant Gastroenterologist
On Wards:
• 5 ward rounds
• 1 OPD
• MDTs (UGI, lower GI, IBD)
Off wards
• 3 endoscopy, specifics dependent on skills/interests
• 3 OPD
• MDTs (UGI, lower GI, IBD)
Lunchtime sessions will generally be free sessions, unless at MDT, but if administrative pressures are high, the consultant will normally do administration over lunch and take time off in lieu during other admin sessions, possibly at a later date.
There is provision for CPD within the job plan.
HHFT operates a Trust Mentoring scheme
HHFT is committed to the revalidation process
Working for our organisation
The Trust has three Clinical Divisions, each managed by a Divisional Director (Senior Clinician). This role is supported by a full time Operational Service Manager and a full time management accountant. The approach, in line with Department of Health guidance, devolves as much day to day operational management to the Divisional Management Boards as possible. When appropriate, individual consultants are encouraged and indeed expected to liaise closely with their Divisional Director and clinical colleagues to resolve operational issues. Each Divisional Director is a member of the Trust Executive Board, chaired by the Chief Executive.
Divisional Structure:
The Gastroenterology business unit is part of specialty medicine and includes endoscopy and Sterile Services and it sits within the Medicine Division.
Divisional Clinical Director: Mr Kevin Harris
Clinical Director: Dr Tahir Akbar
Clinical Lead (Gastroenterology): Dr Frank Murphy
Clinical Lead – Endoscopy: Dr Mike Reynolds
Operational Service Manager: Mark Summers
There are monthly business meetings including Endoscopy Users Group to discuss administrative and management issues as well as a monthly Governance Board meeting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job are included within the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of completion of CCT at time of interview
- Full GMC registration
Desirable criteria
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
- Completed UK training programme in GI/hepatology
- Previous NHS experience
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology and endoscopy
- JAG accredited in upper and lower endoscopist
- Able to endoscope acute GI bleeding patients
- Evidence of research and audit
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Provide a good standard of clinical care
- Maintain good medical practices
- Willingness to contribute to education of trainees and colleagues
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Rebecca Saich
- Job title
- Gastroenterology Lead for Basingstoke site
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256 844580
- Additional information
Mark Summers
Operational Services Manager - Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
07717865731
Dr Frank Murphy
Clinical Lead Gastroenterology
01962 824487
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