Job SummaryManage gastroenterology patients and participate in the GI Bleed and consultant of the week rotas. The post holder will be expected to participate in supervising, teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff, medical students and specialist nurses. Participate in regular departmental audit and help with/develop a research program.
Stockport constitutes one of ten boroughs in Greater Manchester and its proximity to the Manchester Medical School has enabled the development of close working relationships with various University Departments. The general environment in Stockport and the surrounding countryside is a pleasant one, with the Cheshire Plain to the South West and the High Peak of Derbyshire to the South East. There are numerous pleasant residential areas and facilities for all types of education are good.
Main duties of the jobStockport NHS Foundation Trust has been recently selected as one of four specialist hospitals in the Greater Manchester Region, which will increase the workload and diversity of patients being referred for GI input.
We are seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologists to join our expanding team and department. We invite candidates who have a passion for leadership and want to be part of a dynamic team and are willing to work in fast paced and busy department.
About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job responsibilitiesThis is an ideal time to join the most rapidly expanding team who have established a dedicated seven day GI bleed rota.This is an extremely exciting time to join a growing specialist hospital, co-located with the serene rural setting to the south and the bustling urban vibe of Manchester to the North including excellent links via airport and rail. The area has excellent state and private schools.You are important to us, therefore as a Trust we have committed to investing in you! We have an excellent track record of developing our Consultants and supporting the development of specialist interests/ service implementation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Manage gastroenterology patients and participate in the GI Bleed and consultant of the week rotas. The post holder will be expected to participate in supervising, teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff, medical students and specialist nurses. Participate in regular departmental audit and help with/develop a research program.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person SpecificationQualificationKnowledgeExperience- Comprehensive Patient Management
Skills and Ability- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff
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).
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