Consultant in Gastroenterology WSI ERCP & EUS

The successful candidate will work across our hospital sites including Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus and the state-of-the-art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH).

Applicants must hold MRCP (UK) or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training in Gastroenterology or equivalent. Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology, or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.

The post will enable the successful applicant to develop sub-specialty interests in HPB Endoscopy to complement the existing consultant staff. The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee. There will also be a commitment to the gastroenterology ward on-call as part of this post (consultant of the week 1, COW1), which at present is 1 in 12 (which may change in future) providing gastroenterology input 7 days a week and currently has a supplement of 3%. There will be a rest day following the COW1 week on Monday.

The successful candidate will also undertake a consultant of the week 2 (COW2) shift twice a month providing in-reach gastroenterology service to the acute medical unit in the morning followed by an inpatient endoscopy list in the afternoon. They will also take part in advice and guidance from primary care as well as doing the gastroenterology and triage service virtual clinic of 20 GP referrals per clinic. The appointee will be required to undertake 2 weekend endoscopy lists each year as part of their job plan.

We deployed a new electronic patient record in 2019 and have an ambitious digital road map that will put us as leaders in digital healthcare delivery.

As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birminghams busy city centre, MMUH offers dedicated maternity and childrens services. Crucially, it brings together teams who provide acute, emergency care, in line with the views expressed in our public consultation.

The majority of outpatient services are still provided at Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus site and Rowley Regis.

City Health Campus houses three key facilities including the Birmingham Treatment Centre providing outpatient, day case and diagnostic services, the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, and the Sheldon Block that provides intermediate care services. The Sandwell site houses the Sandwell Treatment Centre, intermediate care beds, and a new 24-hour urgent care centre.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact

Group Director: Dr Chetan Varma. E-mail: c.varma@nhs.net

Clinical Lead: Dr Rufeen Hussain. E-mail: Rufeen.Hussain@nhs.net

HPB endoscopy: Dr Farique Leet. E-mail: Farique.Leet@nhs.net

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

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Clinical Effectiveness

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