Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Applications are invited for an Advanced Endoscopist and Consultant luminal gastroenterologist. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high quality care.
University Hospitals Southampton provides healthcare to some 1.9million people living in Southampton and South Hampshire, plus specialist services to more than 3.7million people in central southern England and the Channel Islands. The Trust is a major centre for teaching and research.
We provide a high-quality care in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy including a number of specialist tertiary level services:
- Supraregional luminal therapeutic endoscopy
- Supraregional IF and IBD services
- The JAG accredited 7 room Endoscopy Unit provides the full range of diagnostic and complex therapeutic procedures including a dedicated GA room.
- GI physiology unit with comprehensive upper and lower GI motility services
- Liver and HPB medicine
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
A full-time (10 PA) consultant post is available to support the Advance Endoscopy and Gastroenterology service. The successful applicant will:
- weekday/weekend endoscopy including therapeutic endoscopy (not ERCP) according to current skills of applicants
- Mentoring can be tailor made according to candidates current endoscopic level
- contribute to inpatient care (6-13 weeks annually, negotiable)
- undertake clinics
-1 PA for clinical administration
Applicant may be required to deliver a small proportion of endoscopy or clinics at partner hospitals (e.g. Lymington, Royal South Hants).
Trust IT systems can support delivery of offsite flexible working, including telephone clinics/admin tasks.
The trust fully supports those applicants wishing to work less than full time or compressed hours.
You will join the existing team of 15 luminal gastroenterology and 6 hepatology consultants and work flexibly to support the delivery of care for in- and out-patients. You will undertake luminal gastroenterology outpatients, conduct inpatient ward rounds, and perform high quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy lists.
You will be supported by dedicated teams of nurse specialists, admin staff, and GI dieticians.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council. Those trained in the UK must have evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. Applicants should possess a minimum of provisional JAG accreditation for both gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Job Reference: MT1204- This vacancy closes on or before: 4th July 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Within 6 months or CCT in Gastroenterology
- Within 6 months or CCT in General Medicine
- MD or PhD
- Prizes/Distinctions
- Significant publications in peer reviewed journals
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
- Managing elective and emergencies in gastroenterology
- Provisional JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Participation in audit and clinical governance activity
- Evidence of tertiary level experience
- Evidence of subspecialist advanced endoscopic luminal GI expertise
- Evidence of teaching skills
Desirable
- Full JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Evidence of small bowel endoscopy- Capsule/Double balloon enteroscopy
- Evidence of service improvement
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Leadership Skills
- Organisation Skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Able to operate under pressure
Desirable
- Management skills
- Awareness of changing structure of NHS
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD