Consultant in Gastroenterology

• Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of our Gastroenterology Department
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Flexibility of duties is expected i.e. assisting with emergency endoscopy.
• The post holders will also contribute to the out-of-hours endoscopy rota.
• The post holders will provide service work to maintain endoscopy and clinic waits to comply with national and local targets

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• MB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications
• CCT/CCST in Gastroenterology
• Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT/CCST in general (internal) medicine or acute medicine OR within six months of achieving CCT/CCST at the time of interview
• High quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy
• High quality skills in general and acute medicine including MRCP

Essential

• General training in gastro & GIM to specialist level or equivalent
• 5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher specialty training
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of consultant
• Team worker
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to increasing needs of service
• Good communication and written English.
• Experience of teaching doctors in training and undergraduated
• Experience of clinical audit/research

Desirable

• Potential to develop leadership skills beyond the medical team to departmental/unit lead
• Management training and experience
• Computing skills
• Communication skills training
• Proven ability to produce audit/research for presentation at national level
• Appropriate higher degree (eg. MD, PHD or equivalent)