We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with sub-specialty skills that will complement those of the existing Gastroenterologists to work alongside and in conjunction with us in outpatients, endoscopy, and our Gastroenterology Ward. This is an exciting time to join The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust as we now have a new 3rd endoscopy suite and a new hospital being built. The post holder will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service for the local population and have input into how the service works out of a brand new facility. The department has recently developed a ten-year strategy program which the post holder will be involved in developing and delivering. It is essential that the successful candidate is competent in the effective management of a wide range of Gastroenterology conditions within the outpatient setting in order to see, treat, and discharge patients in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) are essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable (including a 1:6 weekend GI bleed rota; we will shortly be starting a 24/7 rota which you will be required to participate in) to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy. They will also support a 1:6 week ward cover rota.
There has been a substantial investment program in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy which includes funding of additional new posts of a Nurse Endoscopist as well as new equipment for the Endoscopy Unit.
About us Our Organisation The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centered on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences: Patient at heart
- Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the center of our thoughts and efforts. Everyday excellence
- Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both. Creative collaboration
- Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills, and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care. The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence, and in return, we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the post of Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology. This is available to download at any time.
Person Specification Experience Essential Gastroenterology Experience Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology Desirable NHS Experience Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, e.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures. Qualifications Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology of the date of interview Skills and knowledge Essential Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Desirable Good understanding of Clinical Governance Personal qualities Essential Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines Desirable Experience of supervision of junior staff Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 292-6229111-SCC
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Main duties of the job Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) are essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable (including a 1:6 weekend GI bleed rota; we will shortly be starting a 24/7 rota which you will be required to participate in) to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy. They will also support a 1:6 week ward cover rota.
There has been a substantial investment program in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy which includes funding of additional new posts of a Nurse Endoscopist as well as new equipment for the Endoscopy Unit.
About us Our Organisation The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centered on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences: Patient at heart
- Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the center of our thoughts and efforts. Everyday excellence
- Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both. Creative collaboration
- Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills, and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care. The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence, and in return, we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the post of Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology. This is available to download at any time.
Person Specification Experience Essential Gastroenterology Experience Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology Desirable NHS Experience Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, e.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures. Qualifications Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology of the date of interview Skills and knowledge Essential Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Desirable Good understanding of Clinical Governance Personal qualities Essential Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines Desirable Experience of supervision of junior staff Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 292-6229111-SCC
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