Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
2 days ago
Applications are invited for this Locum Consultant post to join our team of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The appointments will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England), with clinical duties at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (L&D) (10 PA's).
We are seeking a locum consultant who will complement and strengthen our existing workforce particularly in Hepatology with opportunities for cross site working or a change in base site should the needs of the service and the appointee change at a future date.
Both endoscopy units have held JAG accreditation since 2009. We offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy / colonoscopy / nasal endoscopy/ ERCP and General Anaesthesia lists.
A 24 hour GI bleed service is in place on both sites. Provision of weekend endoscopy provides excellent access for patients with GI bleeding or other urgent indications for inpatient endoscopy, ensuring prompt assessment and therapy.
Colon capsule and Cytosponge services are established on the Bedford site and small bowel capsule on the Luton site.
This post is to cover maternity leave
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -
To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration.
To manage Gastroenterology in-patients.
To have a specialty interest and to develop service as required.
Manage JAG and surveillance pathways for endoscopy.
Other Tasks include: -
The post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings.
Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services.
Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching.
Act as the joint clinical supervisor for Specialist Trainees in Gastroenterology.
Participate in Departmental Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
Contribute in the General Medicine educational programme, including weekly department meetings and teaching.
Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards.
Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
All shortlisted applicants will be expected to visit the hospital prior to interview and to make arrangements to discuss the post.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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