Locum Consultant Hepatologist

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the Gastroenterology Consultants team working at Royal Stoke and County sites. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a hepatology interest to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses.

The successful candidates will complement the expertise of 17 Gastroenterology Consultants, 5 SpRs, 5 trainees and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Gastroenterology Department. The department has an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Nutrition, Capsule Endoscopy and Functional Disease. We offer JAG accredited services across both sites with advanced GI endoscopic techniques. There are opportunities to develop interests in research and medical education through links with the Institute for Applied Clinical Sciences and Keele Medical School.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service; there is an opportunity to discuss the exact job plan and any specialist interests, and where possible these will be accommodated.

Details

• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Medicine is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Gastroenterology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
• Experience and interest in specialised aspects of gastroenterology to complement colleagues
• Higher training in a dedicated Hepatology specialty training scheme

Clinical experience and training

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for GMC Specialist Register entry via CCT, CESR, or European Community Rights
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the specialty
• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Experience in attending MDTs, providing expert opinions to colleagues from other specialties
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities
• Experience of conducting Clinical audit

Management and Administrative Experience

• Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly

Personal Circumstances

• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
• To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

Note: This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other UK registration/sponsorship requirements as described in the original posting.