Locum Hepatology Consultant

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented team of 17 consultant gastroenterologists and hepatologists. This post is to support the hepatology service at Wythenshawe hospital. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who can deliver and develop high quality hepatology care, including inpatient care, endoscopic activity, and clinics.

Our department delivers comprehensive gastrointestinal services at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital, along with outpatient services at Trafford and Withington Community Hospital.

The department operates a 24/7 on-call service for acute gastroenterology and hepatology admissions. In- hours liaison with acute services is managed by the consultant of the week, the frequency if which varies on each site. Out of hours provision is delivered by the consultant on-call. The current typical on-call frequency is approximately 1:12

Main duties of the job
The posts are for 10PAs including 1.5 core SPA. Ward cover for subspecialty luminal gastroenterology is overseen by a consultant of the week, currently planned to be 1:12 weeks.

You would participate in regular MDTs, clinics, and endoscopy according to your interests and development needs.

Involvement in out of hours work can be discussed on an individual involvement. Out of hours on call is contributing to a GI bleed service for MRI (currently a 1:17 rota). On call weekend work includes daily gastroenterology ward rounds.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Medical Degree
• MRCP Gastro or equivalent

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).

Audit

• Experience of Audit

Training and Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience in a specialist center training for IBD

Other Requirements

• Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
• Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team working Skills

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.