Gastroenterology Consultants

Two Consultant posts due to expanding service, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital with occasional cross site working and GI bleed on-call commitment across QEH/UHL. The post holder will contribute to the General Internal Medicine (GIM) commitment in line with Trust arrangements which currently relates to participation in the Gastroenterology inpatient model and GI bleed on-call. There is no requirement for participation in the acute unselected medical take. Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or be within three months of CCST accreditation. The successful applicants will provide a comprehensive high quality Gastroenterology service. Main duties of the job To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy. To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient Gastroenterology service,including patient administration To manage Gastroenterology in-patients To have a specialist interest which may include ERCP, nutrition, hepatology (including viral hepatitis), small bowel / capsule endoscopy, interventional / specialist endoscopic techniques. The post-holders will attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings. Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new service, Contribute to the educational program, including weekly departmental meetings and teaching. Act as the joint clinical supervisors for SpRs in Gastroenterology Participation in Pathology and Multidisciplinary Team Meeting. Participation in medical audit. Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal process. Comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities. A senior consultant will be nominated to each appointee to act as a mentor during the first 12 months in post About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream, a. Clinical Responsibilities
The successful applicant will undertake two gastroenterology clinics with a general profile of 12 slots (5 new and 7 follow ups) and two endoscopy sessions consisting of 12 points per AM list and 10 points per PM list. There will also be involvement in the management of in-patients and a daily rounds of the gastroenterology patients when on the wards (shared between consultants). 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 Gastroenterology service, including patient administration The post-holder will attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and monthly governance meetings. b. Medical Education & Teaching Contribute to the General Medicine educational program, including weekly departmental meetings and teaching. To possibly act as the joint educational and/or clinical supervisor for SpRs in Gastroenterology, and possibly other resident doctors. c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Attend and actively participate in the regular gastroenterology governance meetings. Undertake high quality audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards. Under the supervision of consultants, resident doctors on the gastroenterology firms are expected to actively participate in high quality audit and present their data at national and international meetings. Resident doctors are encouraged to participate in research projects and publish case reports. The approach of the current consultants results in many of the resident doctors on the gastroenterology firm achieving at least once publication in a peer-reviewed journal or presentation at a regional or national meeting. d. Continuing Professional Development Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels e. Policy, Planning and Management The appointee will be responsible for the leadership of his/her team as appropriate within the specialty. Specific leadership responsibilities for areas of the service will be agreed on an individual basis and will be detailed in the postholders job plan. Job description, a. Clinical Responsibilities The successful applicant will undertake two gastroenterology clinics with a general profile of 12 slots (5 new and 7 follow ups) and two endoscopy sessions consisting of 12 points per AM list and 10 points per PM list. There will also be involvement in the management of in-patients and a daily rounds of the gastroenterology patients when on the wards (shared between consultants). 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 Gastroenterology service, including patient administration The post-holder will attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and monthly governance meetings. b. Medical Education & Teaching Contribute to the General Medicine educational program, including weekly departmental meetings and teaching. To possibly act as the joint educational and/or clinical supervisor for SpRs in Gastroenterology, and possibly other resident doctors. c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Attend and actively participate in the regular gastroenterology governance meetings. Undertake high quality audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards. Under the supervision of consultants, resident doctors on the gastroenterology firms are expected to actively participate in high quality audit and present their data at national and international meetings. Resident doctors are encouraged to participate in research projects and publish case reports. The approach of the current consultants results in many of the resident doctors on the gastroenterology firm achieving at least once publication in a peer-reviewed journal or presentation at a regional or national meeting. d. Continuing Professional Development Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels e. Policy, Planning and Management The appointee will be responsible for the leadership of his/her team as appropriate within the specialty. Specific leadership responsibilities for areas of the service will be agreed on an individual basis and will be detailed in the postholders job plan.


• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT / Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and GIM
Desirable
• Higher degree (BSC/MSC/MD)
• Distinctions / prizes
Audit Essential
• Understanding of audit principles
Desirable
• Participation in audit projects
Research Essential
• Understanding of research principles / scientific method
Desirable
• Research projects / presentations
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Motivation Essential
• Reliability, enthusiasm and initiative, Leadership skills
• Organisational ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team working and communication skills
• Professional credibility and integrity
Desirable
• Critical / enquiring approach
• Communication training / advanced skills
Management Essential
• NHS management experience / organisational ability
Desirable
• Management training/course
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT / Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and GIM
Desirable
• Higher degree (BSC/MSC/MD)
• Distinctions / prizes
Audit Essential
• Understanding of audit principles
Desirable
• Participation in audit projects
Research Essential
• Understanding of research principles / scientific method
Desirable
• Research projects / presentations
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Motivation Essential
• Reliability, enthusiasm and initiative, Leadership skills
• Organisational ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team working and communication skills
• Professional credibility and integrity
Desirable
• Critical / enquiring approach
• Communication training / advanced skills