About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to offer the appointment of two Consultants in Pancreatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The primary role for the appointees will be to contribute to the provision of HPB medicine services. They will be expected to be expert in assessment of patients with Pancreatobiliary diseases and to deliver specialist endoscopic interventions including ERCP and EUS.
Main duties of the job
Experience in endobiliary endoscopy is desirable. Ability to work collaboratively with MDT colleagues and the local referral network is essential. Additional sub-specialist interests are desirable and can be negotiated according to the experience of the appointee and needs of the department. The post holder may contribute to on-call rota for hepatology and/or upper gastrointestinal bleeding (1:12).
The Royal Free Liver Unit is a tertiary service providing the full range of advanced hepatology, liver and pancreatobiliary surgery and liver transplant treatment. Pancreatobiliary (PB) endoscopy is a key component of the service providing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The appointees would join the existing team of 2 Royal Free PB Medicine consultants and 2 PB medicine clinical fellows supported by the endoscopy nursing and management teams and within the department there are also sub-specialist and multidisciplinary clinics, for example, a joint Hepatology and Oncology clinic for the multi-disciplinary management of patients with HCC, vascular liver diseases, NAFLD, pancreaticobiliary medicine, alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, polycystic disease, autoimmune liver diseases and viral hepatitis. There are weekly MDTs in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, benign HPB disease, hepatology radiology and pathology meetings, plus daily afternoon transplant meetings.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine with subspecialist accreditation in Hepatology Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the Advisory Appointments Committee) of being accepted for the specialist register for Gastroenterology with subspecialist accreditation in Hepatology Fellowship / Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent postgraduate medical degree
Research Essential
A record of commitment to and engagement in research relevant to the specialty An outstanding record of peer-reviewed publication
Experience/ Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered Independent in diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI endoscopy Independent in therapeutic ERCP Independent in diagnostic EUS Experience in cholangioscopy
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Excellent clinical skills in the required specialty / subspecialty Aptitude for teaching and training The authority, decision-making skills etc. needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff Strong oral and written communication skills in English Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and, if necessary, escalate Strong teaching skills and experience Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Personal qualities and attributes Essential
The ability and skills to be a leader in their field Committed to personal development and learning on the job Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity Motivated to do an excellent job to the best of their ability
Royal Free shared commitments Essential
o Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)