Consultant in Gastroenterology

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Job overview

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in hepatology to join our friendly and caring Gastroenterology Team providing services to our region as part of our Endoscopy expansion at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. This post is ideal for anyone wanting to practice Gastroenterology in a District General Hospital that is well led and has excellent links with Primary Care and the local community services. 

***We are currently offering this fantastic opportunity inclusive of our £10K Recruitment & Retention scheme.***

The Trust serves a population of over 310,000 in rural surroundings on the western edge of Greater Manchester and the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary is just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre in an ideal position for shopping and leisure activities. Haigh Country Park is directly opposite the Hospital, and the town is renowned for its football and rugby teams, so there's always plenty to do. We can help with relocation to what is an attractive and increasingly popular area of the UK. The borough is bordered by the M6, M61 and M62 motorways and is also served by the main west coast rail line, providing excellent access to the lively cities of Manchester and Liverpool, the Pennines, Lake District and North-West coastline. There are first-class sports and leisure facilities and a wide choice of quality housing in rural or urban settings meaning Wigan is a fantastic place to live and work.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work closely with the existing Nine Consultants in Gastroenterology.

An Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults barred list will be undertaken for the successful Candidate.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

Working for our organisation

The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do but we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams. Your contribution will be highly valued, and your further professional development encouraged. As we are fully committed to 'improving working lives', we can also offer access to a dedicated childcare co-ordinator and occupational health services, plus initiatives such as career break schemes and flexible working.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants must have obtained MRCP or equivalent and be on the specialist register or be within six months of attaining at the interview stage.

For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post on the

This role is full time and an indictive job plan is outlined in the job description.

Person specification

Professional Interest

Essential criteria

Must show commitment to Development of Gastroenterology and Hepatology services within the Trust. Must show ability to work as part of a team. Must show evidence of being proactive and self-motivated

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS

Skills

Essential criteria

The ability to perform all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI Endoscopy

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance Commitment to training and Teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals. Recent experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Qualifications

Essential criteria

MB BS, MB ChB or equivalent Entry on the Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or within 6 months of CCT MRCP (or equivalent) CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine

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