The Position

Full Time (10 PA's) Consultant Gastroenterologist

The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant within the Surgical Division.

 Ward based Gastroenterology inpatient care

 Gastroenterology outpatient clinic service

 Contribute to a 1:12 on call GI bleed rota

 Active participation in clinical governance

 Educational and clinical supervision of junior staff

 Active participation in teaching and training of juniors

The successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of both Gastroenterology inpatients and Gastroenterology outpatients and will have to engage in upper and lower GI clinics and STT pathways. The successful candidate will be expected to cover a minimum of two clinics per week, with a clinic profile of 4 new and 10 follow-ups. The candidate will also be expected to do a minimum of two endoscopy lists per week which will be in line with the BSG guidelines.

The successful candidate needs to be fully competent in all aspects of upper and lower GI endoscopy as well as management of GI bleeding. The Endoscopy team including the successful applicant can contribute to the Cancer Collaborative innovation at Mile End Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide:

 Endoscopy

 Supervision of junior doctors and nursing staff

 Active participation in departmental meetings

 Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.

Health Service

The Trust will be very supportive of developing specialist interests which is essential. This could include endoscopic ultrasound, IBD, Bowel Cancer Screening, General Hepatology or complex therapeutic endoscopy.

The Location

London

Essential Criteria

Full GMC  registration

MRCP or Equivalent

Evidence of continued professional development

Must be able to demonstrate:

- Successful team leadership/motivation of others

- Innovation and vision, including an ability to build organisation capabilities

- Establishing a clear strategic vision and direction and translating this into success

- Excellent interpersonal skills

The Package

£82,096 - £110,683 per annum

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To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Henry Davis by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.