Consultant in Gastroenterology

The main purpose of the post is to further develop and support the expansion of existing gastroenterology and hepatology services and provide support for a 24/7 acute GI bleed service.
There is a need within the department for the expansion of hepatology services and other gastroenterology subspecialty would be supported. An interest in ERCP and EUS is is desirable and further interest in advanced endoscopy would be welcome.
The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with Dr Sankara Raman, Dr Edmond Sung, Dr Matilda Beckley, Dr Noor Hossain, Dr Shakil Kathawala, Dr Kayal Asghar and Dr Gordon Wood for running a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service. This includes a direct access endoscopy service, a fast-track two week referral service for the patients with possible gastrointestinal cancer and support for the colorectal multi-disciplinary team meeting.
The post holder will also provide support for the development and establishment of the Gastroenterology Day Unit, providing subacute management of patients with urgent gastroenterology and hepatology needs avoiding acute admission and timely management of acutely unwell patients., Provide additional support for existing Gastroenterology services and develop and establish subspecialty gastroenterology interests which may include hepatology. Development of EUS/ERCP skills are encouraged.
Provide support for the existing GI bleed 24/7 on call service, with a 1 in 6 rota.
Participate in endoscopy training and develop faculty training skills to participate in JAG accredited endoscopy courses.
Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
Develop and maintain good communications with General practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Participate in the development of the care of patients arriving as emergencies.
Participate and encourage two way communications encompassing briefing systems as appropriate.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that all trust wide standards are maintained to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by GEH.
Ensure compliance with all appropriate legal and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety, Standing financial Instructions and Incident Reporting.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit - this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors and other staff within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of doctors in training, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of foundation year doctors.
Ensure own practice is up-to-date which will include taking responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system.
Participate in the continuing professional development scheme of an appropriate medical college and the Trust & University Joint Appraisal scheme.
The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, for more information please find that the full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot., The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
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