Job summaryConsultant in Gastroenterology WSI ERCP & EUS
The Gastroenterology Directorate is seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest in Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Endoscopy (ERCP and EUS) to join our dynamic, innovative and expanding team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and developing high-quality HPB endoscopic services and related patient care across the Trust. This is substantive 10 PA job but LTF will also be considered. On a 10 PA job plan the successful candidate would be required to deliver a minimum of 2 out-patient clinics and 2 endoscopy lists per week.
The post holder will join an established team of Consultant Gastroenterologists and HPB Endoscopists, contributing to the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP and EUS services, while supporting the wider gastroenterology service. There will be opportunities to further develop the advanced endoscopy service, contribute to training, service improvement and multidisciplinary working.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work across our hospital sites including Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus and the state-of-the-art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH).
Applicants must hold MRCP (UK) or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training in Gastroenterology or equivalent. Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology, or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop sub-specialty interests in HPB Endoscopy to complement the existing consultant staff. The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee. There will also be a commitment to the gastroenterology ward on-call as part of this post (consultant of the week 1, COW1), which at present is 1 in 12 (which may change in future) providing gastroenterology input 7 days a week and currently has a supplement of 3%. There will be a rest day following the COW1 week on Monday.
About usSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will also undertake a consultant of the week 2 (COW2) shift twice a month providing in-reach gastroenterology service to the acute medical unit in the morning followed by an inpatient endoscopy list in the afternoon. They will also take part in advice and guidance from primary care as well as doing the gastroenterology and triage service virtual clinic of 20 GP referrals per clinic. The appointee will be required to undertake 2 weekend endoscopy lists each year as part of their job plan.
We deployed a new electronic patient record in 2019 and have an ambitious digital road map that will put us as leaders in digital healthcare delivery.
As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birminghams busy city centre, MMUH offers dedicated maternity and childrens services. Crucially, it brings together teams who provide acute, emergency care, in line with the views expressed in our public consultation.
The majority of outpatient services are still provided at Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus site and Rowley Regis.
City Health Campus houses three key facilities including the Birmingham Treatment Centre providing outpatient, day case and diagnostic services, the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, and the Sheldon Block that provides intermediate care services. The Sandwell site houses the Sandwell Treatment Centre, intermediate care beds, and a new 24-hour urgent care centre.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director: Dr Chetan Varma. E-mail: c.varma@nhs.net
Clinical Lead: Dr Rufeen Hussain. E-mail: Rufeen.Hussain@nhs.net
HPB endoscopy: Dr Farique Leet. E-mail: Farique.Leet@nhs.net
Person SpecificationQualifications:- Entry on the Specialist Register in Gastroenterology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
DesirableClinical Experience:- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Gastroenterology and General (internal medicine)
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Specialist interest in ERCP and EUS
- JAG accreditation for ERCP and EUS
DesirableClinical Effectiveness- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience:- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Gastroenterology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements:- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
