About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Hepatobiliary Medicine to join our University of Derby and Burton Hospitals (UHDB) team of 5 Hepatology consultants and 8 specialist nurses. Our IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accredited service is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, where patients have access to a dedicated Hepatology ward.
We are a Level 2 Liver Unit providing comprehensive care for all aspects of hepatobiliary disease including day case paracentesis, liver biopsy, Fibroscan, ERCP, EUS and spyglass cholangioscopy. We are a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS, supported by 4 GI radiologists.
We hold weekly specialist hepatobiliary cancer MDT meeting with input from cancer surgeons at Nottingham, our local tertiary centre. They also provide specialist outreach clinics at both Derby and Burton. We provide specialist training to Specialty Registrars, including a new Derby-Birmingham Advanced Training Post in Hepatology, and dedicated endoscopy fellows.
We encourage applicants with experience of managing complex hepatobiliary medicine to apply. Provision of EUS and ERCP will form a core part of the post's job plan.
This is a full-time position; part-time or job-share applicants are welcome. If a part-time or job-share person is successful the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. Informal visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our 14 luminal gastroenterologists providing a 24/7 gastroenterology and liver service including a daily inpatient endoscopy list and endoscopy nurse supported out of hours GI bleed service. The Royal Derby Hospital has a 7-room endoscopy unit with the latest HD instruments and performs over 20,000 procedures annually.
To provide clinical services to Derby, East Staffordshire and surrounding areas, with colleagues and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties and the proper functioning of the department.
To provide continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed and teaching of staff in training, and the multidisciplinary team.
Maintaining flexible arrangements for emergency cover and a provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with colleagues including on-call rota commitments
Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for resident doctors, medical students and other healthcare staff in the specialty.
Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust.
Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.
Commitment to taking part in the annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser
Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements.
If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division.
Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements.
If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Possession of MRCP MBBS or equivalent Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR/Portfolio Pathway application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty Training Qualification
Clinical Experience Essential
Evidence of sub-speciality learning in Hepatobiliary Medicine Full JAG certification in EUS and ERCP Evidence of independent clinical practice Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Desirable
Subspecialty accreditation in Hepatology (CCT) / completion of Hepatology ATP post 1 year NHS experience
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
Attended a management/leadership course for consultants
Teaching, Audit and Research Experience Essential
Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable
Specific teaching qualification Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates Experience of teaching endoscopy Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research Experience Essential
Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
Evidence of having completed or working towards a higher degree
Communication Essential
Experience of formal presentations Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)