Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a fixed-term period of three months to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT), based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH) and Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH). There may be scope to extend the post by up to 3 months, subject to start date. This post has been established specifically to provide additional outpatient capacity to support clearance of the Gastroenterology outpatient waiting list backlog. The postholder will provide face-to-face outpatient care, one endoscopy list per week, dedicated clinic administration and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), working on site 5 days per week. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will join a dynamic and collegiate team of consultant gastroenterologists and hepatologists, contributing to the delivery and continued development of high-quality secondary and tertiary Gastroenterology and Hepatology services. Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. Working for our organisation These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do. Patients First – Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do Respectful – Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity Ownership – Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve Unity – Work in partnership with others Deliver – Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Person specification Qualifications Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of application. MRCP or equivalent MD or PhD or equivalent Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. International applicants must have equivalent qualifications and be GMC eligible Clinical experience Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology, with broad clinical experience in consultant-led outpatient Gastroenterology services Evidence of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease OR Evidence of advanced training in Nutrition OR Evidence of advanced training in Endoscopy. Some experience of management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Research Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Ideas for future research whilst in post Teaching and training Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors Continuous Professional Development Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Clinical governance and audit Experience in performing clinical audit Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Personal attributes Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values Good oral and written communication skills Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here . The personal statement is exactly that; personal. The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation. Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Alex Ball Job title Clinical Director Gastroenterology