About this role
Job summary
We invite applications from highly motivated subspecialty gastrointestinal radiologists to join our expanding high-quality tertiary level gastrointestinal service. Appointees will have the opportunity to be involved in luminal and/or hepatobiliary and pancreatic radiology as well as a large local colorectal MDT, inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology meetings. Depending on candidates' preferences, there will be opportunities to be involved in a range of abdominal interventional procedures relevant to their interests, including drains/biopsies, biliary work, liver ablation, gastrostomy and colonic stenting. Additional responsibilities may include participation in and supervision of fluoroscopy lists. Depending on the successful candidate's expertise and preferences, participation in either the departmental general weekend on-call rota or a GI-focused basic interventional weekend service may be chosen. Academic and research interests will also be encouraged.
Up to 2 posts will be funded as full-time positions (10 PAs including on-call commitment). There is well equipped provision for remote working which can be incorporated into the job plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of requests the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances the interview will be face to face.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview (This does not apply to CESR applicants) or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview. FRCR.
Desirable
Post graduate degree
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in GI/abdominal radiology Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.
Desirable
Experience of working in the UK Hospital system. Can demonstrate basic Abdominal interventional experience.
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience in GI and abdominal radiology
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance & 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 principals involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
Higher Degree. Published Research Papers
Teaching & Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification
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 Management experience
Interpersonal, communication & 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
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes Essential
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations
Other Essential
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Infimary
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)