Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job summary

Thegastroenterology service in Leeds is recognised as being a national leader inthe management of inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, small bowel disorders,neurogastroenterology, and hepatobilliary medicine. The endoscopy service in isone of the largest and best equipped in the country and has well recognisedleaders in interventional endoscopy including EUS/ERCP and EMR/ESD. There areclose links with the transplant hepatology unit, the specialist surgicaldepartments and we are supported by a renowned team of radiologists. You willbe joining a team that has demonstrable experience in delivering high quality,innovative care to our patients across both a local and regional footprint, andwith strong academic links to the University of Leeds. The Team is supported by a triumviratemanagement structure with accountable clinical leadership, supported by seniornursing and management input at both CSU and Speciality level.

The Trust is committed to providing sustainableconsultant-delivered services to ensure the quality of the patient experience.Working patterns that provide senior cover throughout 24 hours per day, sevendays per week will therefore be required. Successful candidates will beexpected to work with the Trust and its consultant staff to deliver servicepatterns and job plans that meet this objective.

Main duties of the job

Theaim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in generalgastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest as describedabove. The post holder will take part in the general gastroenterology inpatientcare which is organised on a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting weexpect the post holder to help deliver high quality care by providing generaland specialist gastroenterology clinics each week. In addition the post holderwill be expected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching,departmental audit and governance.

To link with Consultant colleagues inother relevant site specialist teams within the CSU and across the Trust.

To work with colleagues in thegastroenterology department to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 14) forgastroenterology and hepatology inpatients, including acute gastrointestinalbleeding. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute wardrounds during normal working hours.

To contribute to research, teaching andnew developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged tofacilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on goingin the department.

Thesuccessful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent)and should be includedon the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,if currently within a training programme within the UK.

Please refer to the job description for moreinformation

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of AcuteTrusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across WestYorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care forour patients.

Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshireand Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward changeto deliver the highest quality care. Byworking for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be apart of that change.

WYAATis the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and CarePartnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. ThePartnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health andwellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports thatambition.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thisis a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a 6month period.

Thispost will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient generalgastroenterology service, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialistinterest in IBD, neurogastroenterology, small bowel disorders, hepatobiliarymedicine, interventional endoscopy including EUS/ERCP, or nutrition.

Thepost will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provideoutpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital.We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects ofgastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiaryreferrals into our subspecialty services.

Wehave two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards haveexcellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported byour experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology colleagues.

Weprovide high quality endoscopy training, operate up to 8 endoscopy rooms acrossLeeds, the majority of which have recently been refurbished with state-of-the-artequipment. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,including bowel cancer screening, ERCP, interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD,stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy, double balloon and spiral enteroscopy,and biliary manometry.

Ourtrainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within oursubspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with ourradiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN)(including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.

Thereis a strong research background to the unit with our two academic consultants(Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in the LeedsInstitute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are existing researchprogrammes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD, and currentclinical research projects in IBD, functional gastrointestinal disorders, andendoscopy.

Thereare close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellowsparticipate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with ourresearch nurses.

TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. TheTrust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed tohigh quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.

Leedsis a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museumsand sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of theYorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such ascycling and walking.

OBJECTIVESOF THE POST

Theaim of the post is contribute to the growing work load in generalgastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest asdescribed above. The post holder will take part in the general gastroenterologyinpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In the outpatientsetting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality care byproviding general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week. Inaddition the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate andpost-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.

Tolink with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams withinthe CSU and across the Trust.

Towork with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute oncall (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hourscover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.

To contribute to research, teaching and newdevelopments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged tofacilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on goingin the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification. MRCP or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

Experience

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

Desirable

Experience in training endoscopic skills. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Evidence of previous research / publication record. Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.

Additional Requirements

Essential

Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:*CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)*CESR (or)*European Community Rights

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