Job summary
Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
This is a new post and the appointee will join a team of Gastroenterologists. The team currently consists of 6 permanent and 1 long term locum Consultants. The Gastroenterology team have responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care. The appointee will take part in the on call rota for the Upper GI bleed (1 in 8). Only in very exceptional circumstance , he/she may be invited to partake in GIM rota very very infrequently, 1 in 80.
Any sub-specialist interest that the applicant wishes to maintain can be flexibly explored.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy Unit at Darent Valley Hospital is a purpose built three roomed Endoscopy Unit with modern equipment for cleaning and sterilisation on site. All the Endoscopes are Olympus Endoscopes (290 series) complete with new stacks including two screens for viewing and an integrated colonoscopy scope guide feature. C02 insufflation is available and ERBE diathermy plus access to APC. Darent Valley Hospital is an accredited BCSP site providing colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures.
There is a Screening Room for ERCP and oesophageal stenting or dilatation equipped with a mobile C-arm within the Endoscopy Unit in the largest room which was purpose built for screening procedures. The Endoscopy Unit is managed by the Medical Directorate and provides gastrointestinal and respiratory interventional procedures such as bronchoscopy, EBUS and thoracoscopy services for the Trust.
There is a weekly upper GI cancer MDM led by Gastroenterology and a surgically led Lower GI cancer MDM. A monthly MDM for inflammatory bowel disease is held as well as a monthly Clinical Governance meeting. We have a daily emergency out of hours gastroscopy rota.
Informal Visits
Prospective candidates are invited to visit the Trust by arrangement with:
Dr Jonathan Kwan, Medical Divisional Director via 01322 428411
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Active participation in Research will be encouraged and supported. Darent Valley Hospital has an active Research and Development Team supported by Specialist Research Nurses.
Suitable office accommodation, IT facilities and secretarial support will be provided within the Gastroenterology Department.
The Endoscopy Unit at Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup provides diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
The post will involve a rotation at the main Darent Valley site to include inpatient care on the Gastroenterology Ward. This involves the care of general Gastroenterology patients, liver disease patients and some general medical patients. During the on-ward period the Consultants undertake ward rounds and whilst off-ward they carry out additional endoscopy lists or clinics. Currently 1 Consultant is on-ward at a time, based on Mulberry Ward. Another Consultant will be carrying out inpatient referral service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Active participation in Research will be encouraged and supported. Darent Valley Hospital has an active Research and Development Team supported by Specialist Research Nurses.
Suitable office accommodation, IT facilities and secretarial support will be provided within the Gastroenterology Department.
The Endoscopy Unit at Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup provides diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
The post will involve a rotation at the main Darent Valley site to include inpatient care on the Gastroenterology Ward. This involves the care of general Gastroenterology patients, liver disease patients and some general medical patients. During the on-ward period the Consultants undertake ward rounds and whilst off-ward they carry out additional endoscopy lists or clinics. Currently 1 Consultant is on-ward at a time, based on Mulberry Ward. Another Consultant will be carrying out inpatient referral service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- oHolds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date (both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine).
Desirable
- Other degrees, BSc MSc, MD, PhD..
- ERCP experience at level of independent operator
- Clinical Nutrition experience as part of the standard curriculum for Gastroenterology Training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Governance principles
- oAwareness of current General Medical practices
Attitude
Essential
- oAssessment against the Trust values: Caring with Compassion; Respect and Dignity; Striving to Excel; Professional Standards; Working Together
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to make decisions at Consultant level
- oSufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of Consultant
- oAbility to inspire, lead and motivate team
- oGood team working skills
- oComputer-literate in clinical software and Microsoft Office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
Experience
Essential
- oWide experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
- oFull and independent management of clinical patient workload
- oExperience of teaching doctors-in training and undergraduates
- oExperience of clinical audit
- oExperience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.
Other Attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrates commitment to high quality service delivery
- oAble to cope with pressure
- oUnderstands importance of feedback, and acts on feedback
- oSympathetic understanding of patients and staff needs
- oCommitted to continuing personal development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CME scheme)
- oAgreement to live within 30 minutes’ drive of base hospital – Darent Valley site
Desirable
- To have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- oHolds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date (both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine).
Desirable
- Other degrees, BSc MSc, MD, PhD..
- ERCP experience at level of independent operator
- Clinical Nutrition experience as part of the standard curriculum for Gastroenterology Training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Governance principles
- oAwareness of current General Medical practices
Attitude
Essential
- oAssessment against the Trust values: Caring with Compassion; Respect and Dignity; Striving to Excel; Professional Standards; Working Together
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to make decisions at Consultant level
- oSufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of Consultant
- oAbility to inspire, lead and motivate team
- oGood team working skills
- oComputer-literate in clinical software and Microsoft Office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
Experience
Essential
- oWide experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
- oFull and independent management of clinical patient workload
- oExperience of teaching doctors-in training and undergraduates
- oExperience of clinical audit
- oExperience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.
Other Attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrates commitment to high quality service delivery
- oAble to cope with pressure
- oUnderstands importance of feedback, and acts on feedback
- oSympathetic understanding of patients and staff needs
- oCommitted to continuing personal development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CME scheme)
- oAgreement to live within 30 minutes’ drive of base hospital – Darent Valley site
Desirable
- To have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
