Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

Applications are invited for an Advanced Endoscopist and Consultant luminal gastroenterologist. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high quality care.

University Hospitals Southampton provides healthcare to some 1.9million people living in Southampton and South Hampshire, plus specialist services to more than 3.7million people in central southern England and the Channel Islands. The Trust is a major centre for teaching and research.

We provide a high-quality care in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy including a number of specialist tertiary level services:

- Supraregional luminal therapeutic endoscopy

- Supraregional IF and IBD services

- The JAG accredited 7 room Endoscopy Unit provides the full range of diagnostic and complex therapeutic procedures including a dedicated GA room.

- GI physiology unit with comprehensive upper and lower GI motility services

- Liver and HPB medicine

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A full-time (10 PA) consultant post is available to support the Advance Endoscopy and Gastroenterology service. The successful applicant will:

- weekday/weekend endoscopy including therapeutic endoscopy (not ERCP) according to current skills of applicants

- Mentoring can be tailor made according to candidates current endoscopic level

- contribute to inpatient care (6-13 weeks annually, negotiable)

- undertake clinics

-1 PA for clinical administration

Applicant may be required to deliver a small proportion of endoscopy or clinics at partner hospitals (e.g. Lymington, Royal South Hants).

Trust IT systems can support delivery of offsite flexible working, including telephone clinics/admin tasks.

The trust fully supports those applicants wishing to work less than full time or compressed hours.

You will join the existing team of 15 luminal gastroenterology and 6 hepatology consultants and work flexibly to support the delivery of care for in- and out-patients. You will undertake luminal gastroenterology outpatients, conduct inpatient ward rounds, and perform high quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy lists.  

You will be supported by dedicated teams of nurse specialists, admin staff, and GI dieticians.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council. Those trained in the UK must have evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. Applicants should possess a minimum of provisional JAG accreditation for both gastroscopy and colonoscopy.                   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). 

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Job Reference: MT1204- This vacancy closes on or before:  4^th July 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration

Desirable criteria

• Within 6 months or CCT in Gastroenterology
• Within 6 months or CCT in General Medicine
• MD or PhD
• Prizes/Distinctions
• Significant publications in peer reviewed journals

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Managing elective and emergencies in gastroenterology
• Provisional JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activity
• Evidence of tertiary level experience
• Evidence of subspecialist advanced endoscopic luminal GI expertise
• Evidence of teaching skills

Desirable criteria

• Full JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Evidence of small bowel endoscopy- Capsule/Double balloon enteroscopy
• Evidence of service improvement

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Leadership Skills
• Organisation Skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to operate under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Management skills
• Awareness of changing structure of NHS

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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