Consultant Gastroenterologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust · Somerset NHS Foundation TrustNHS Jobs
- Yeovil, BA21 4AT
About this role
Job summary
Main duties of the job
Diagnosis and management of patients with Gastroenterological and general medical conditions
Continuing responsibility for care of patients in liaison with consultant colleagues.
Respond to and manage in- and outpatient referrals from primary care and other specialties.
Professional supervision, management and training of junior medical staff.
The appointee will be expected to be aware of the general and local budgeting issues within the NHS.
The appointee will be expected to be fully involved in the development of the specialty.
To ensure clinical practice is monitored and performed in accordance with requirements from clinical governance.
Participate in annual Consultant Appraisal and revalidation as recommended by the Royal College of Physicians and General Medical Council.
Participation in Pathology and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
Care of patients in gastroenterology/hepatology (and a few general medicine) admitted via acute take as well as electively.
Provide specialist gastroenterology opinion on in-patient from other specialties
Develop and support nurse endoscopy services
See and treat patients with a wide spectrum of gastroenterology conditions in outpatient setting.
Promote and take part in teaching and training of nursing staff and medical students
Maintain effective and timely communication with colleagues in the Trust, primary care and other centres as necessary.
To take part in GI bleed on call rota of approximately 1 weekday every 2 weeks and 1 weekend every 8 weeks
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
- MBBS and MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC application with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date)
- CESR
- European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, General Medicine and Acute Medicine
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
- Experience at locum consultant level.
Additional requirements
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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