About this role
Job summary
Substantive Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
Please note: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting to two Consultant Gastroenterology vacancies:
- 1. Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist post based primarily at Southmead Hospital.
- 2. Consultant Gastroenterologist post based primarily at the Bristol Royal Infirmary/City site.
While each post has a designated base, there may be opportunities for cross-site working across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust in the future.
A separate advertisement and Job Description are available for the Southmead site Consultant Gastroenterologist post. Applications to either vacancy will be considered through a joint shortlisting and interview process. Candidates wishing to be considered for only one post should clearly state this within their application; otherwise, they will be considered for both vacancies where appropriate.
This is a substantive appointment for a Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. The successful applicant will join a team of 7 Luminal Gastroenterologists and 6 Hepatologists and will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine is required, although applicants within 12 months of obtaining CCT are also encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Bristol Royal Infirmary provides a regional TPN service, and the successful applicant will be expected to deliver care to patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal failure. We also provide a regional Bowel Cancer Screening service and work closely with colleagues in Colorectal, Upper GI and HPB Surgery, as well as the regional Oncology Service. We undertake joint transition clinics with our colleagues in Paediatrics, who provide the regional paediatric gastroenterology service.
There is a therapeutic endoscopy service with regular propofol-sedated lists, ERCP, EUS and SpyGlass. We have an excellent GI Physiology service and are supported by an experienced team of IBD and Nutrition ACPs and CNSs. Sub-specialty interests in any area of Luminal Gastroenterology are encouraged, and there are active research programmes with strong links to the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post requires independent upper and lower GI endoscopy, luminal outpatient clinics, and inpatient responsibility for the luminal gastroenterology ward on a 1:5 rotational basis.
The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota (1 in 9), plus approximately 5 weekday GIM on-call shifts per annum. We deliver elective work at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital, and the successful applicant will share these responsibilities as appropriate.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detail's of this position
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration in Gastroenterology and GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gastroenterology/GIM
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Independent in Upper GI Endoscopy and therapeutic management,
- Colonoscopy and polypectomy procedures
- Has attended Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Basic Skills courses
- Independent in Upper GI endoscopy therapeutic management of Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Has completed Train the Trainer Colonoscopy Course
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- The successful candidate would be encouraged to have a key role in the delivery of commercial gastroenterology studies and to develop and independent research theme in conjunction with our academic partners, and to support the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching/ education qualification
- Clinical and Educational Supervisor training completed
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Previous Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Other
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)