Consultant in Gastroenterology with subspecialty interest Hepatology

The main duties and responsibilities of the Consultants are set out below:

To provide with consultant colleagues a service in Gastroenterology to the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BFHT) and Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) this post would be based at TRFT.

To contribute to the multi-disciplinary team working

To liaise with Social Services Departments, General Practitioners and Voluntary organisations as required

To advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise

To offer advice to medical, nursing, managerial and other staff on appropriate matters

To carry out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required

To participate in the formal appraisal and revalidation of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians and the Regional Postgraduate Dean

To contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity including Continuing Professional Development

To contribute if appropriate to the training of nurses, paramedical, scientific and technical staff

To participate in medical audit on a regular basis and to help develop it

To provide information as required from time to time for legitimate management purposes, for example to support job planning, service development etc.

To support the Clinical Director with appropriate advice in regard to the development of services at BFHT & TRFT

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in all aspects of general gastroenterology including hepatology and competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy and be able to care for Gastroenterology in-patients on the medical ward. Competency in ERCP would be highly desirable (but not essential).

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) are working together in partnership to develop an integrated Gastroenterology Medical unit delivering Consultant-led care across the two sites, serving a joint population of over 500 000 allowing for the opportunity to accommodate multiple sub-specialty interests and a diverse, flexible job plan to suit all applicants

We are currently looking to appoint a Consultant into the Gastroenterology Department to support delivery of the current model and we aim to continue to expand the team further across both sites. The post holder will be expected to undertake sessions on both hospital sites.

This is a full time, permanent post; however, applicants who would like to work flexibly or on a job share basis would also be considered., Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

As an employee of Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

We take equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously, this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.