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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
The post-holder should hold MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
Entry on Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and General (internal) Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Training (CCT) b) Certificate of eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in General Medicine and Gastroenterology
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the relevant speciality
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
JAG accreditation in Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy (UK trainees)
Ability to participate in an Emergency Upper Endoscopy rota (including GI bleeds)
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
An awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
Ability to manage and lead the speciality and multi-disciplinary team
Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Flexible and willingness to adapt to new challenges
Ability to work in a team enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional and national level
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 60 minutes when on call
Ability to align personal and professional priorities with those of the Trust

Desirable

An appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent
Interest and expertise in therapeutic GI endoscopy
Accreditation in ERCP
Accreditation in BSCP
Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals in the last 5 years
Evidence of having undertaken original research

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Physician

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Person specification