Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

We are looking to appoint two consultant gastroenterologists to join our existing team. The Department of Gastroenterology provides a service to the county of Buckinghamshire and currently consists of 10 consultants working within a single management structure across three hospital sites.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled colleagues to help develop our existing services to provide the highest quality care for all patients. This recruitment is part of the planned expansion of the department to meet the increasing demand for Gastroenterology Services within Buckinghamshire. Each post will attract 8 PAs. If suitable applicants are interested, posts could be filled on a part-time, flexible or job-share appointment.

The service currently has consultant offices/bases, outpatient services and Endoscopy Units at both Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General. Outpatient clinics are also run from Amersham Hospital. There is a single inpatient bed base at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

• Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions


• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of our Gastroenterology Department


• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit


• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).


• Flexibility of duties is expected i.e. assisting with emergency endoscopy.


• The post holders will also contribute to the out-of-hours endoscopy rota.


• The post holders will provide service work to maintain endoscopy and clinic waits to comply with national and local targets


• The postholders, together with the other consultants, will provide support for the surgical unit
  
  As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.


• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.


• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.


Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.


• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.


• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.


What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.


• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.


• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.