Consultant Gastroenterologist

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, Pancreatic-biliary 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

About us

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.

Job description
Job 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

• 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

• 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

• Broad experience in Gastroenterology and endoscopy
• JAG accredited in upper and lower endoscopy
• Able to endoscope acute GI bleeding patients
• Evidence of research and audit

Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential

• Provide a good standard of clinical care
• Maintain good medical practices
• Willingness to contribute to education of trainees and colleagues

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