Consultant - Gastroenterology

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern:Full-time

Applicants are welcomed to apply for the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.

Please note: This is a permanent consultant post. You must be on the specialist register or a pending a CCT date. Please check this via gmc-uk.org/doctors/

An exciting opportunity is available to join a large, progressive, teaching hospital Gastroenterology department in the heart of the desirable county of Cornwall. The successful candidate will join a team of ten luminal gastroenterologist and four hepatologists. The department delivers a broad set of specialty and subspecialty services supported by state-of-the-art equipment and excellent access to all the required support services. The department has both strong links with other units within the South West Peninsula but also with large units around the country.

We are keen to further expand the already large portfolio of subspecialty services by appointing an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague willing to develop services in Gastroenterology. An interest in developing outpatient services would be welcomed. The department is also active in both medical education and research and there is ample opportunity for colleagues to develop a significant interest in these area with the chance to take on significant Medical School roles if interested.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
• To develop subspecialty interests and skills supported as required by the department
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Gastroenterology department.
• Teaching and training of medical students and post-graduate doctors
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with a license to Practice.
• GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
• MRCP

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD.

Experience

Essential

• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
• Experience of working within Gastroenterology
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
• Delivery in therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy.

Desirable

Train the trainers course

• Management course