Consultant in Gastroenterology - Darlington, United Kingdom - County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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Consultant in Gastroenterology

Employer Location Darlington Salary £93,666 to £126,281 YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata Closing date 29 Feb 2024

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Profession , Grade Contract Type Hours You need to or to save a job. A high performing organisation, rated good by the CQC, with a track record of success. This is an exciting time to join the Acute Medicine and Medicine Specialties Teams at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The aspirations for our patient focused services are bold. We are a forward thinking team that prides itself on providing high quality clinical care. We aim to have a true 7 day service and, to realise that aim, we are increasing our consultant physician workforce by 50% over the next 2 years. We will also significantly expand our junior doctor support.

As part of the expansion, we are looking for dynamic and motivated Consultant Gastroenterologists to join our friendly and enthusiastic gastroenterology team at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).

This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated gastroenterology team in providing a comprehensive service of the highest quality. The service is looking to expand its sub speciality interests in ERCP/EUS, nutrition, IBD and Liver disease however, we would welcome interest from candidates with interest in any sub speciality areas of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Main duties of the job

The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities (PAs), with elective outpatient work, endoscopy, and inpatient care.

At the present, there will be a 1:5 Gastroenterology ward commitment to cover in patient activity on the gastroenterology ward during which time all elective commitments are cancelled (see timetable). The job plan is indicative only and is negotiable to take the candidates aspirations/special interest/part time working into account. There is no requirement to do G(I)M.The job plan includes GI bleed on calls.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description
Job responsibilities

The postholder(s) will be based at their nominal base site with a commitment to in-patient and out-patient services agreed in their Timetable and Job Plan.

The postholder(s) will undertake clinical work in conjunction with their colleagues and other professional staff in order to maintain and develop gastroenterology services and specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the department.Andwill be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning future developments of these services.

The postholder(s) will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical service to Consultant colleagues in other clinical disciplines in the hospital, and to general practitioners in County Durham and Darlington area.

Consultants will cover colleagues in their absence and ensure continuous patient care.

For management purposes and use of resources the postholder(s) will be accountable to the Clinical Lead and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The postholder will be responsible for the professional and basic educational supervision of junior staff as Clinical/Education Supervisors for trainees.

The postholder will participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

Research activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged. Limited research funding may be available, following successful applications to the local research and development committee.

The postholder(s) is responsible for ensuring that they meet the national requirements for Continuing Professional Development, both internal and external.Andwill be expected to attend regularly, and contribute to, the educational events held by the Directorate.

It is expected that the appointee (s) will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit.

The postholder(s) will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

The Trust considers the annual consultant appraisal as part of the contractual arrangements. The postholder(s) will be required to prepare for and undergo appraisal once a year.

CPD forms part of the national consultant contract. Consultant appointments at CDDFT can expect £1100 CPD funding over a 12 month period for up to 10 days study leave annually, which can be rolled over to a maximum of 30 days over a three year period (£3300 funding).

The postholder(s) will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as practicable.

Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Health Authority, such as domiciliary consultation, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, may be undertaken

An office, computer and secretarial support will be available to the appointee.

The postholder(s) will be expected to actively contribute to delivering a 7 day speciality service

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

Research degree, Masters degree or Teaching Qualification

Certificate of Medical Education or other formal training programme

MD/PhD

Statutory Registration
Essential

Full and specialist registration with GMC (and licence to Practice)

Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview

Applicants wishing to apply for CESR are welcome to apply

Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants

Desirable

Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

Good clinical skills

To be able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the service

Understands factors affecting patient safety

Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit

Demonstrates awareness of developing situations in clinical environment

Demonstrates ability to solve problems & make timely decisions, even when under pressure

Able to use IT to enhance patient care

Desirable

Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making

Special Requirements
Essential

Previous management experience

Previous active involvement in audit

Awareness of managerial role of a consultant in the NHS

Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organise and prioritise own work.

Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant

Demonstrates ability to work effectively on strategic or long-term issues with colleagues within the NHS and with staff from other agencies

Demonstrates ability to lead team and to operate as effective team member

Demonstrates successful discharge of managerial responsibilities (if previous consultant experience)

Demonstrates skills in planning, management and organisation.

Teaching Experiance

Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses

A strong commitment to undergraduate education

An interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff

Personal Skills

Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.

Able to cope with stress

Good discipline and motivation

Flexible team worker

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Demonstrates empathy when communicating with patients and relatives/carers, including the response to complaint