Specialist Endoscopist / Gastroenterologist

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Specialist Doctor in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology looking for an exciting new challenge? We are seeking an NHS Fixed Term Specialist Doctor to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, playing a crucial part in our mission to provide exceptional patient care.

To enable us to process your application we require the following information within the supporting statement: Lifetime numbers of colonoscopy and gastroscopy - supervised and independent. Last 12 months independent numbers for the following: colonoscopy - total number of colonoscopies in the last 12 months, intubation rate, adenoma detection rate, perforation rate, bleeding rate, level of polypectomy; gastroscopy - total number of gastroscopies in the last 12 months, D2 intubation rate, complications & types and numbers of therapy.

2 sessions per week will be assigned for teaching, or the option of research may be available for the right candidate!

Main duties of the job

• Perform a range of endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients and colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and hospital policies.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice (requires PLAB 1 and 2 for overseas medical graduates).
• Minimum of 12 years' medical work (continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, with at least six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades, including overseas, is also accepted).
• Competent and independent in colonoscopy.
• Higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD).

Practical Skills

• Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Specialty Lead