Gastroenterology Consultant

To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital.

To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services.

Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high-quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential.

Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota. The current on-call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department.

Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.

Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions.

Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required.

Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Qualifications and Training

Essential: - FRCOph or equivalent; - Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC); - Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable: - MD, PhD or other higher degree; - Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

Teaching and audit

Essential: - Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement; - Experience of Teaching Junior Staff; - Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable: - Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable: - A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department; - Publications in recognised journals

Interpersonal skills

Essential: - Evidence of leadership; - Communication Skills

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Essential: - Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing; - Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable: - Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change