About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest in either Upper GI disease or Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) disease and advanced endoscopy.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team delivering secondary and tertiary Gastroenterology and Hepatology services across South West London. The department provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services, supported by specialist nurses, trainees and research staff.
The role offers the opportunity to develop either a specialist Upper GI and GI physiology practice, including transnasal endoscopy and pH monitoring, or a specialist HPB and advanced endoscopy practice, including ERCP and EUS within a tertiary HPB service.
The appointee will contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy within a JAG-accredited unit and national training centre, alongside outpatient clinics, MDT working, inpatient care and participation in the Consultant-led GI bleed rota.
The department has a strong reputation for education, innovation and clinical research through close links with St George's, University of London.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy care within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist Gastroenterology services with a focus on either Upper GI disease and GI physiology or Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) disease and advanced endoscopy. Providing inpatient care as part of a shared Consultant rota. Running outpatient and specialist clinics, including two-week-wait cancer referrals. Performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy within a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit and national training centre. For HPB specialists: undertaking ERCP and EUS and contributing to regional HPB cancer pathways. For Upper GI specialists: supporting GI physiology and upper GI diagnostic services, including transnasal endoscopy and prolonged pH monitoring. Participating in benign and cancer multidisciplinary team meetings. Contributing to the Consultant-led GI bleed rota and weekend inpatient reviews. Supporting teaching, supervision, audit, quality improvement and research. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support service development and excellent patient care.
About us
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information regarding this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas Currently on the Special Register or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date Higher professional qualification (MRCP or equivalent) Full JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy Completion of a relevant management course / programme
Desirable
MD or PhD Published research papers/presentations Train the Trainer certification by JAG
Experience Essential
Comprehensive training on a recognised SpR programme or equivalent Understanding of clinical commissioning and implications for specialty Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Experience of leading clinical audits A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students and giving clinical presentations Attended management course
Desirable
Management experience Oesophageal / upper GI or HPB experience in a tertiary centre Experience in management of complex oesophageal disease / complex HPB disease Experience in prolonged pH monitoring, and impedance planimetry
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to initiate and implement change Ability to supervise junior medical staff Ability to design and deliver talks/ lectures/workshops effectively Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence demonstrated by the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines Negotiating skills IT skills Teaching and presentation skills Ability to critically appraise scientific literature Understanding of modern medical curriculum and of learning assessment tools Disability and equality awareness
Desirable
Research skills Writing successful grant application(s) Experience in GI physiological investigations, therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy Competent in transnasal endoscopy Competent in ERCP / EUS Strong leadership skills and performance driven
Other Essential
Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm Able to take responsibility and lead by example Approachability and capacity to integrate well with medical and other colleagues Commitment to continuing professional development Ability to work collaboratively with the Care Group team Excellent personal time management skills
Desirable
Involvement with national/international bodies
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St George's University NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)