ConsultantGastroenterology

Consultant Gastroenterologist Special interest in BCSP and Endoscopy

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Inadequate

Basildon

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

Yesterday

About the role

The Trust is seeking an experiencedConsultant Gastroenterologist with a Specialist Interest in Bowel Cancer Screening Programmeand EMR polypectomy who will be based atBasildon University Hospital, with cross-site working across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as required. The post holder will work closely with colorectal surgery, oncology, radiology, anaesthetics, and specialist nursing teams, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings (colorectal and complex Polyp MDTs) and supporting streamlined patient pathways. The consultant will also play a role ineducation and training, supporting endoscopy training where appropriate, supervising gastroenterology trainees and endoscopy staff, and contributing to departmental teaching programmes. The role includes active participation inclinical governance, audit, quality improvement, appraisal, and revalidation, with an expectation of professional leadership, innovation, and commitment to delivering excellent patient-centred care in line with the values of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This post will also support Outpatient transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and help the department to achieve the referral to treatment (RTT) 18-week targets, 2-week wait, and 28, 31 and 62 day faster diagnostic standards reducing diagnostic and cancer waiting times.

Consultant Gastroenterologist Special interest in BCSP and Endoscopy

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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The primary focus of the role is thedelivery and further development of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within the Trust. The successful candidate should have both subspecialty interest in BCSP and management of complex polyps (EMR). They will contribute to audit and service improvement plans in line with JAG and BCSP. In addition to advanced endoscopy, the postholder will contribute to general gastroenterology services, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and participation in the gastroenterology on-call rota. The balance of clinical activity will reflect the advanced endoscopy nature of the post, with a significant proportion of programmed activities allocated to BCSP. A commitment to Endoscopy is expected and with appropriate allocation in the job plan the candidate will make an equal contribution to the care of Gastroenterology inpatients and the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service which is 1:7 at present with plans to transition to a 1:8 model with further recruitment.

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.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS, MRCP or Equivalent
Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry on the specialist register within six months
Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
BCSP Accredited
Accredited and independent in Upper GI and lower GI endoscopy
Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
Knowledge & Experience of supervising and teaching clinical skills

Desirable

A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Complex polypectomy skills
NHS experience within the last 3 years
JAG Train the Trainers Accreditation