About this role
Job summary
This is an opportunity for a consultant to join the GI Endoscopy team at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust to support our expanding workforce and contribute to the development of our large Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
The role will specialise in all aspects of luminal GI endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and EMR.
An interest in Bowel Cancer Screening would be advantageous.
Some weekend and cross site working within Mid and South Essex will be expected in line with job plan discussions.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the established endoscopists to support provision of endoscopy services in line with JAG standards.
You will be expected to perform independent endoscopy lists, train other endoscopists and support clinical governance duties within endoscopy including vetting and triage of referrals, clinical audit and other duties in line with the MSE endoscopy strategy.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups (such as nursing and pharmacy).
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or Equivalent & GMC (2) Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Experience Essential
Minimum 6 years ST experience after FY1 and FY2
Desirable
Consultant experience Gastroenterology consultant experience
Training Essential
Endoscopy performance and training (2)
Desirable
ERCP experience and signed off (2)
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Orsett Hospital
Grays
RM16 3EU
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)