Main area: Gastroenterology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract: 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (includes GI bleed oncall)

Job ref: 236-OCO-LCON-GASTRO-24-D

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: The Royal Oldham Hospital

Town: Oldham

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 30/10/2024 23:59

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

This post is a fixed term for 12 months.

Our thriving and dynamic Gastroenterology department is based at Oldham, Fairfield and Rochdale Hospital. With 3 endoscopy units, we are one of the largest endoscopy services in the country.

We have an award-winning Tertiary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre, led by Professor J.K. Limdi, recognised nationally & internationally for clinical services and research. We benefit from an award-winning Community Diagnostic Centre in Oldham, away from the acute site. This state-of-the-art modular build has PET-CT, MR, CT, Ultrasound and physiological testing. It has been the focus of national attention and has been visited by the Prime Minister, Professor Sir Mike Richards and the National Clinical Director for Elective care.

The NCA offers many opportunities for further personal and career development. Access to relevant study leave will be available, subject to the agreement of the supervisor and department.

All consultants have 1 SPA for continuous professional development identified with their job plans; further SPA is identified in recognition of additional roles.

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine.

There cannot be a better time to join our team. Team members have the opportunity to influence the development of services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide demonstrable expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine in order to deliver a high-quality independent service.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wide multi-disciplinary team to develop Gastroenterology services.

To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements.
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, and other staff as appropriate.
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
To promote evidence-based practice and respond appropriately to NICE guidance.
To change own and others' clinical practice in response to new clinical development.
To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCP guidelines.
To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Person specification

Qualifications & Conditions

Registration on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT)
MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview
To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
Entry into the specialist register (or within 6 months of CCT date) for General Internal Medicine
Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Experience and clinical skills

Wide experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
Comprehensive clinical experience of gastroenterology
Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG and JAG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. E.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures
Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology and General (Acute) Medicine
Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
Development of specialist/ sub-specialist areas within gastroenterology and endoscopy. Candidates will be supported to develop an interest in one or more of the following and therefore will potentially have advanced skills in one of the following: ERCP/ EUS, Liver Disease, Nutrition, Bowel Cancer Screening, Advanced Lower GI polypectomy.

Leadership

Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues
Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses

Management

Evidence of development and management of change
Ability to manage risk and end of line decisions
Ability to cope with change
An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service including clinical governance and risk management
Attendance at management meetings
Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
Attendance at management course
Previous participation in a management role
Experience in appraisal and mentoring

Teaching

Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
Proven teaching abilities
Attendance at teaching course

Audit & Research

Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
Evidence of participation in research
Awareness of basic research methods
Familiarity with evidence-based practice
Evidence of work submitted for Peer review

Other

Clear commitment to lifelong learning
Experience of evidence-based medicine
Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 road miles from the principle place of work
Work Health Assessment (mandatory)
Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK
Membership of appropriate post graduate societies

Teamwork

Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
Experience of supervision of junior staff

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name: Dr Xola McFarlane

Job title: Consultant Gastroenterologist / Clinical Director

Email address: xola.mcfarlane@nca.nhs.uk

Telephone number: 0161 278 2258

Additional information:

Rebecca Mercer - Divisional Managing Director (Surgery) rebecca.mercer@nca.nhs.uk

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