ConsultantGastroenterology

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Sheffield

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a fixed-term period of three months to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT), based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH) and Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH). There may be scope to extend the post by up to 3 months, subject to start date.

This post has been established specifically to provide additional outpatient capacity to support clearance of the Gastroenterology outpatient waiting list backlog. The postholder will provide face-to-face outpatient care, one endoscopy list per week, dedicated clinic administration and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), working on site 5 days per week.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic and collegiate team of consultant gastroenterologists and hepatologists, contributing to the delivery and continued development of high-quality secondary and tertiary Gastroenterology and Hepatology services.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do. Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve Unity - Work in partnership with others Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us.

Person specification

Essential

Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of application.
MRCP or equivalent
Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology, with broad clinical experience in consultant-led outpatient Gastroenterology services
Evidence of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease OR Evidence of advanced training in Nutrition OR Evidence of advanced training in Endoscopy.
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Experience in performing clinical audit
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Good oral and written communication skills

Desirable

MD or PhD or equivalent
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. International applicants must have equivalent qualifications and be GMC eligible
Some experience of management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Ideas for future research whilst in post
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project