Job vacancy: Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton

Job summary

Main area: Gastroenterology
Grade: Locum Consultant
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Full time)
Hours: 10 sessions per week (Full time)
Job ref: 418-M-GS-253-A

Employer: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Town: Luton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/04/2025 23:59

Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Locum Consultant

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To arrange a visit please contact: Dr J Harvey, Clinical Director for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy BHFT on 01234 355122 ext 2300

Person specification

Personnel Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Leadership Skills

Training

Essential criteria

Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued).

Registration

Essential criteria

Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Medicine and Gastroenterology
or Eligibility to enter on the Specialist register within 6 months from the time of the interview and hold a full Licence to Practice.
On the General Medical Council Register at the time of application
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview)

Qualification

Essential criteria

Medical Degree
Relevant postgraduate qualification - MRCP

Desirable criteria

MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Medicine and Gastroenterology
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
JAG accreditation or equivalence with evidence of ongoing endoscopy expertise
Excellent all round experience of DGH work

Desirable criteria

Sub-specialty interest

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
Participation in relevant local audits
Experience of guideline appraisal.
Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.

Desirable criteria

Participation in relevant national audits.
Recent published clinical research

Teaching

Essential criteria

Experience and Knowledge to teach all grades of trainees and medical student

Desirable criteria

Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Management

Essential criteria

Evidence of management experience or training.
IT literacy

Desirable criteria

Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Mr David Cox

Job title

General Manager, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

07739 230294

Additional information

For further information or to arrange an appointment for an informal visit please contact Mr David Cox, General Manager, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy [email protected]

Jacquelyn Harvey, Consultant and Clinical director for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, email: [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone: 01582 718222

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Training

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Registration

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Qualification

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Desirable criteria

Clinical Experience

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Desirable criteria

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Teaching

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Desirable criteria

Management

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