Consultant Gastroenterology with a Specialist - Salford, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Salford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

SCO has a large Gastroenterology Department; there are 15 consultant gastroenterologists with specialist interests spanning all aspects of Gastrointestinal (GI) and HPB disease.

The department is regional tertiary referral centre for complex Neurogastroenterology and IBD. The Department has an established Nutrition Support Team, who work closely with the National Intestinal Failure Unit.

The Gastroenterology Department has an established academic history and a large GI science department with 4 professors of gastroenterology.

We provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastrointestinal conditions including disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, bowel and liver.

We have a JAG accredited endoscopy unit providing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Complex polypectomy and Endoscopic Mucosal Resections are undertaken. We perform Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Endoscopic Ultrasound for assessment of benign and malignant upper GI and Hepatopancreatobiliary disease.

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine.

The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid license to practice and be on the specialist register (Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine) or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

The post holder will provide demonstrable expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine in order to deliver a high quality independent service with a Specialist Interest in IBD.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wide multi-disciplinary team to develop Gastroenterology services, particularly for the local population of about 250,000 people.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country.

Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.

Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.