Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10PA) substantive Consultant to join our team of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford Hospital site.
This is a new post which has been designed to complement and strengthen our existing workforce, particularly in Hepatology, with opportunities for cross site working or a change in base site should the needs of the service and the appointee change at a future date.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
Main duties of the job
The post includes a commitment at the base hospital to inpatient gastroenterology, including speciality advice and to the GI endoscopy out of hours rota which is also site based.There is no general medicine on-call commitment with this post.
Consultants with ward duties spend blocks of time looking after patients in dedicated gastroenterology beds with daily input to the wards and cancellation of most elective activity.
The Endoscopy units at Bedford and Luton have held JAG accreditation since 2009. We offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy / colonoscopy / nasal endoscopy/ ERCP and General Anaesthesia lists.
Colon capsule and Cytosponge services are established on the Bedford site and small bowel capsule on the Luton site.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:-
- To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
- To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration.
- To manage Gastroenterology in-patients.
- To have a specialty interest and to develop service as required.
Other Tasks include:-
- the post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings.
- Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services.
- Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching.
- Act as the joint clinical supervisor for Specialist Trainees in Gastroenterology.
- Participate in Departmental Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
- Contribute to the Gastroenterology educational programme, including fortnighty departmental teaching.
- Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards.
- Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
- Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.
- Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 12.05.24
Assessment Date: 12.06.24
Interview Date: 21.06.24
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Post Graduate Qualification - MRCP
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Desirable
- Higher Degree or MD equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gastroenterology and General Medicine
- Endoscopy certification in line with JAG accreditation and evidence of ongoing competency in endoscopy including emergency therapeutic endoscopy
- Initiatives that demonstrate commitment to the assessment of patients with gastrointestinal disease
Desirable
- Interest in subspecialty to complement department
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching of all grades of trainess and medical staff
Desirable
- Endoscopy Trainer
- Train the trainer
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Participation in quality improvement / service improvement projects
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and multidisciplinary team working
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership qualities
- Able to adapt to fit with changing local circumstances and work flow
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
South Wing Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ