Job summary
Barking Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the newly formed Digestive Diseases Centre (DDC) within the Division of Surgery. The DDC aims to develop a Centre of Excellence in North East London and was established by amalgamating Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Upper GI, and Colorectal Surgery within the Division of Surgery.
The Endoscopy Service, hosted within the Division of Surgery, is delivered by clinicians in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Upper & Lower GI Surgery, and 3 Clinical Endoscopists. The post will provide flexible cover for the endoscopy services at Queens Hospital and King George Hospital.
BHRUT, one of the busiest NHS trusts in Greater London, performs over 18,000 GI endoscopy procedures per year in JAG-accredited units. We aim to attract tertiary referrals for complex polyps with the aid of advanced EMR, ESD, and hybrid procedures. We are already the referral centre for TEMS procedures for NE London.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to join a busy, dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the services we provide to our population. We plan to develop JAG training courses at our Trust, which the successful applicant can contribute to. We undertake a variety of procedures, including Diagnostic and therapeutic OGD and Colonoscopy, EMR, Colonic stenting; ERCP, EUS (radial and linear), Capsule Endoscopy, Oesophageal pH and manometry studies. Both sites are JAG-accredited.
The successful candidate will be JAG-accredited and have the opportunity to develop their skills further in independent lists. Excellent training is available in the modality of your choice. You will be able to further develop your interests and have the chance to participate in ongoing research activities in the department, as well as contribute to audits and the development of guidelines. You will be involved in providing designated lists per week (both inpatient and outpatient, emergency and non-emergency).
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
We're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change. We are tackling the backlog in many ways including having super-clinics in the evening and weekends.
We carried out more than 12,000 surgeries in 2021 in our Covid secure 'green zone' at King George Hospital. In the same year, we completed more than 100,000 CT and MRI scans.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will also have the opportunity to develop your training needs outside of these sessions in any of the subspecialties listed below:
- Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Video Capsule Endoscopy)
- Clinical Nutrition & Intestinal Failure
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (complex tertiary IBD, adolescent IBD, and clinical trials)
- GI Physiology
Lists will typically be scheduled on weekdays but may occasionally occur in the evening or on weekends to accommodate service demand.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing both Gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients. They must be fully competent in all aspects of upper and lower GI endoscopy, as well as the management of GI bleeding.
There will be on-call commitments, and full registration with the GMC is essential.
The Job Description Attached is awaiting Royal College Approval
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.
For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification and complete your application accordingly
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Gastroenterology/attainment of CCT via 'European Community Rights'
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- MSC
- Higher research degree - MD Res / MD
- Experience of managing postgraduate training
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
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Gastro/Endoscopy Med Staff
Queens Hospital & King George Hospital
Romford
RM7 0AG