Consultant Hepatologist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
The new appointment will join a team of eight Medical Gastroenterologists (6 Luminal, 2 Liver) who work as a single team, sharing responsibility for the management of inpatients. Management of outpatients is split into the Liver and Luminal teams. We have an excellent day-case unit exclusively for GI services which, along with our 3 Hepatology specialist nurses, allows us to deliver ambulatory care for patients with liver disease including; nurse-led early discharge clinic, monitoring and assessment of patients with acute and chronic liver disease and day case paracentesis.
The department has received significant investment over the last 18 months, with a new £4.99m unit which opened in December 2023.
Candidates should be independent in OGD and candidates who are trained in colonoscopy and wish to continue with this could accommodated. Training is an important element of our practice at Torbay and our new colleague would be encouraged to engage with the delivery of courses and in-house training.
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The successful candidate will:
· Support the current Gastroenterology and Hepatology teams in delivering inpatient and outpatient care
- Work closely with consultant staff in related specialities e.g. upper and lower GI surgery.
- Contribute to audit within Hepatology and research if they are interested.
- Contribute to the training of trainee staff and medical students.
- Undertake clinical and / or educational supervision of trainees.
- Undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians.
- Actively contribute to clinical governance within our organisation.
Working for our organisation
The Gastroenterology unit is a lively, innovative and cohesive department. South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dryland and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system.
We offer a generous relocation package, which can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Gastroenterology currently sits within the Planned Care and Surgery Care Group, these changes make better use of our capacity, capability and experience while simultaneously reducing duplication.
Our vision is better health and care for all and we are proud pioneers of innovating health and social care. We pride ourselves on embracing innovation and are always looking for ways to improve.
In the past eighteen months we have opened a number of brand-new facilities on our Torbay Hospital site including a £15m acute medical unit, a £4.99m endoscopy training centre, a £15m day surgery and eye surgery unit.
Torbay Hospital is an academy site of the virtual South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA), delivering a programme of nationally recognised endoscopic skills and simulation training within the region
We are inclusive and value diversity in our organisation and the communities we serve. Our compassionate leadership approach and our culture charter are key to creating a great place to work where everyone feels that they belong.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine (or equivalent)
- CCT (must be within 6 months of interview),
- MRCP
- Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
Clinical Experience
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and GIM patients.
- Sub-specialty experience in Hepatology and broad experience in Gastroenterology
- Expert Endoscopist
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective
- Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions
Management and Administrative Experience
- Ability to organise and manage priorities
- Active interest in IT
- Experience in audit and management in Gastroenterology
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department
- Ability to demonstrate willingness to manage and lead clinical teams
- Flexible approach
- Ability to demonstrate leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams
Teaching / Research Experience
- Proven ability to teach clinical and procedural skills
- Ability to apply research outcome to clinical problems
- Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programme
- Evidence of medical student teaching / supervision experience
- Desire to continue to audit practice
Communication and Personal Skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Honesty and reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
- Ability to cope in stressful situations
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
- Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
- Proven communication skills
- Ability to travel to work commitments
- Sense of humour
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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