Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job description

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Gastroenterology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

• A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
• Experience and interest in specialised aspects of gastroenterology to complement colleagues
• Higher training in a dedicated Gastroenterology specialty training scheme.

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

• Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates

• Experience in attending MDT providing expert opinions and suggestions to colleagues from other specialties
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
• Experience of conducting Clinical audit

• Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
• Research/publications in general or specialist area

• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department /service

• Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly

• Calm under pressure

• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
• To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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