Consultant in Gastroenterology

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust – Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Job Title: Consultant in Gastroenterology

Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent

Closing Date: 28th November 2024

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**

The main purpose of the post is to further develop and support the expansion of existing gastroenterology and hepatology services and provide support for a 24/7 acute GI bleed service.

There is a need within the department for the expansion of hepatology services and other gastroenterology subspecialty would be supported. An interest in ERCP and EUS is desirable and further interest in advanced endoscopy would be welcome.

The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with Dr Sankara Raman, Dr Edmond Sung, Dr Matilda Beckley, Dr Noor Hossain, Dr Shakil Kathawala, Dr Kayal Asghar and Dr Gordon Wood, for running a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service. This includes a direct access endoscopy service, a fast-track two week referral service for patients with possible gastrointestinal cancer, and support for the colorectal multi-disciplinary team meeting.

The post holder will also provide support for the development and establishment of the Gastroenterology Day Unit, providing subacute management of patients with urgent gastroenterology and hepatology needs, avoiding acute admission and ensuring timely management of acutely unwell patients.

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in-house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden, and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.
2. Provide additional support for existing Gastroenterology services and develop and establish subspecialty gastroenterology interests which may include hepatology. Development of EUS/ERCP skills are encouraged.
3. Provide support for the existing GI bleed 24/7 on-call service, with a 1 in 6 rota.
4. Participate in endoscopy training and develop faculty training skills to participate in JAG accredited endoscopy courses.
5. Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
6. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
7. Develop and maintain good communications with General practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
8. Participate in the development of the care of patients arriving as emergencies.
9. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
10. Ensure that all trust-wide standards are maintained to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by GEH.
11. Ensure compliance with all appropriate legal and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety, Standing financial Instructions and Incident Reporting.
12. Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
13. Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors and other staff within the specialty.
14. Ensure own practice is up-to-date which will include taking responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.