Consultant Gastroenterologist interest in Intestinal Failure

The post holders will be responsible, together with other members of the department

for the provision of a high-quality intestinal failure/rehabilitation, clinical nutrition and

gastroenterology service to complement the existing sub-specialisation within the

department. The final job plan would be agreed on appointment; however, the

successful candidate would be expected to undertake a mix of general

gastroenterology, endoscopy, GI Bleed on call and ward cover, as well as the nutrition

and intestinal failure speciality care. Depending on the needs of the department, the

job plan could have elements of flexible working or annualised sessions.

The Trust has declared interests in Quality Care and the successful candidates will be

expected to follow Quality guidelines and practice.

The post holder will be expected to participate in regular quality improvement

projects, clinical audit and lead agreed audits to ensure that clinical services are

efficiently administered.

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid

down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and

financial support for these activities.

The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College

of Physicians, to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained

appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process.

The department of gastroenterology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), University of Birmingham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive consultant gastroenterologist with an interest in Intestinal Failure. QEHB was newly opened in 2010 providing secondary and tertiary care services, including the NHS England commissioned Severe Intestinal Failure Unit. There is a well-equipped, modern endoscopy unit, with a separate dedicated in-patient endoscopy suite.

QEHB cares for severe intestinal failure, surgery and home parenteral nutrition (HPN), covering a population of 3.5 million, with currently 140 patients on HPN. QEHB also provides in-patient care for type 1 intestinal failure, averaging 20-35 patients daily. The Trust's well-developed partnership with the University provides the basis for teaching and research, which in turn underpins a high-quality clinical service.

They will join the existing 13 consultant gastroenterologists (QEHB) and Nutrition Support Team (3 consultants and a fully diverse allied health professional team). The appointee will have a key role in providing Intestinal Failure, HPN, complex enteral nutrition and gastroenterology/endoscopy services at the QEHB. Responsibility for gastroenterology in-patients will be shared on a consultant of the week model and will be flexible with other consultants, and participate in the GI bleed rota., We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

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