Consultant in Gastroenterology

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to join our team in the provision of gastroenterology services. You will provide outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic gastroenterology services.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed, modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.

Main duties of the job

Provision of a high-quality comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service including endoscopy with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the service.

Participate fully in the ongoing development of the gastroenterology service, in line with national and NICE frameworks.

Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Job responsibilities

A special interest in Gastroenterology can be at a general or hepatology level. You would normally have clinical responsibility for a number of outpatient and inpatient gastroenterological patients.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
• Higher UK qualification - MRCP or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register in the specialty appropriate for this post, via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights"
• Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice
• Ability to full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Relevant higher Degree either Masters, Doctorate level or equivalent

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience, expertise and competence in managing gastroenterology patients.
• Experience in Postgraduate teaching
• Special interest compatible with the needs of the service
• Training in Thoracoscopy and plural ultrasound

Audit and Research

• Participation in Audit relevant to specialty
• Published audits

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.