The gastroenterology service in Leeds is recognised as being a national leader in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, small bowel disorders, neurogastroenterology, and hepatobiliary medicine. The endoscopy service is one of the largest and best equipped in the country and has well recognised leaders in interventional endoscopy including EUS/ERCP and EMR/ESD. There are close links with the transplant hepatology unit, the specialist surgical departments and we are supported by a renowned team of radiologists. You will be joining a team that has demonstrable experience in delivering high quality, innovative care to our patients across both a local and regional footprint, and with strong academic links to the University of Leeds.
The Trust is committed to providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to ensure the quality of the patient experience. Working patterns that provide senior cover throughout 24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be required. Successful candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its consultant staff to deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this objective.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the post is to contribute to the growing workload in general gastroenterology, but with the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest as described above. The post holder will take part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised on a rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to help deliver high quality care by providing general and specialist gastroenterology clinics each week. In addition, the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.
1. To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the CSU and across the Trust.
2. To work with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients, including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
3. To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes ongoing in the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS MBChb or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Experience in training endoscopic skills.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of previous research/publication record.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR, or European Community Rights.
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