Consultant Gastroenterologist interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Huyton

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This post is for a Consultant in Gastroenterology. This is a whole‑time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register for General and Thoracic Medicine, completed CCT or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview, or Certificate of Eligibility to specialist register CESR, or European Community Rights.

The post holder will join the current 11 Gastroenterologists based in Whiston Hospital offering comprehensive gastrointestinal (GI) services including advanced therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), hepatology and management of malignant disease and nutrition disorders. All Gastroenterologists also see patients with General Internal Medicine (GIM) problems. The new Consultant is expected to work with the existing workforce to cope with increased general demand in gastroenterology and endoscopy services. The appointee will be encouraged to develop their special interest in IBD medicine to complement the existing services. The appointee will contribute to an OOH Gastroenterology/GI Bleed rota. The team provides cover for in‑patients on a 33‑bed ward on the Whiston site. There is a modern, well‑equipped 2 room, JAG accredited, Endoscopy Unit with facilities for screening on the Whiston site and a further 4 room Endoscopy Unit on the St Helens site for outpatient cases only. The procedure rooms are used by both Physicians and Surgeons. There is a close liaison between the Gastroenterologists and GI surgeons. There are five specialist upper GI Surgeons and six colorectal Surgeons. All GI surgeons have subspecialty interests, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. There is a monthly joint medical/surgical IBD clinic.

Job plan to be discussed & agreed with CD on appointment. The job attracts 10 programmed activity sessions (DCC 7.5 including 0.5 PA for weekend working; 1.5 core SPA + 1 additional SPA depending on individual job plan) with 3% uplift on call supplement for undertaking gastroenterology on call commitments. Job plans within the department are flexible. When all the appointments are in post, there will be a rotational system (1 in 8) with time on and off the wards. During the time on the ward (2 weeks with weekend working in the middle), all outpatient and endoscopy activity will be cancelled to concentrate in managing the wards with daily ward rounds (3 ward rounds & 2 board rounds (4 DCC), covering emergencies & ward referrals (2 DCC). The typical weekly job plan while off the wards would consist of a mix of OPD sessions and endoscopy sessions (max 6 DCC). Four of these sessions will be regular fixed sessions with 1-2 flexible sessions to ensure we are able to backfill & prevent loss of direct clinical care due to colleagues’ absence. The schedule is published six or more weeks in advance. The rest of the DCC is dedicated to patient related admin and specialty interest.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRCP (UK) or equivalent medical qualification Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following routes: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) European Community Rights European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH). MSc, MD, PhD, or equivalent Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Membership of appropriate societies.

Knowledge and Experience: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to Gastroenterology/GIM problems. Specialist knowledge and experience in order to manage, supervise and/or offer expert clinical opinion on the management of a range of gastroenterology problems both emergency and elective and within speciality including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Advanced training in IBD medicine at a tertiary centre Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the Acute Medicine curriculum and applying to this post. Research Experience with NIHR AI or PI training.

Skills: JAG accreditation in diagnostic/therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy. Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit /QIP within the last 3 years. Research/publication/presentation in General Medicine/ Gastroenterology in peer reviewed journals/regional or national meeting, within the last 3 years. Experience of management & leadership. Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in the last 3 years. Experience of providing and organising education sessions for doctors in training/healthcare learners Have the skills necessary to be a clinical supervisor & have GMC educational supervisor recognition or be prepared to work towards this Experience of formally supervising medical students, Foundation Programme Trainees and Higher Specialist Trainees Endoscopy Training the Trainers.

Other: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies in relation to the role. Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions Demonstrates capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi‑professional teams Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Has basic IT skills Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.

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