This post is to support our specialist Gastroenterology service based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive service and will help develop this service, as well as being an active member of the wider Gastroenterology team.
The successful applicant will join seven substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services to the local catchment area. The role will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, endoscopy provision, and the development of specialist services aligned to departmental and Trust priorities.
This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital.
To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services.
Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high-quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential.
Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota. The current on-call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy.
Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department.
Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.
Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions.
Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required.
Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
- FRCOph or equivalent
- Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
Teaching and audit
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Academic Achievements and Research
- A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
- Publications in recognised journals
Interpersonal skills
- Evidence of leadership
- Communication Skills
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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