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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the team of Gastroenterology Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses.

To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with gastroenterological problems in an outpatient, diagnostic and inpatient environment. The appointee will join 15 Consultant Gastroenterologists of which 5 specialise in Hepatology. This post would be ideal for those candidates who want to develop their therapeutic upper Endoscopy skills and become a key member of the upper GI MDT. The successful candidate will be offered supervised protected training in the endoscopic assessment and resection of Oesophageal and gastric neoplasia.

Main duties of the job

The Gastroenterology Department is the regional centre for Upper GI Cancer, including Hepatobiliary and Colorectal Cancer, as well as non-transplant Hepatology.  The Department consists of 1 Gastroenterology Ward with 36 inpatient beds and there are 2 JAG accredited Endoscopy departments across Royal Stoke and County sites comprising of 10 scoping rooms in total, offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.   The successful postholder will be expected to deliver a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service; there is an opportunity to discuss the exact job plan and any specialist interests, and where possible these will be accommodated.

A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Medicine is required.

Key Areas/Tasks
• Delivering a comprehensive in/outpatient service in Gastroenterology.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients with gastroenterological illnesses.
• Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegating to and training of your staff.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation, made available under section 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.
• Lead a team providing an agreed specialised gastroenterology service.
• To work with colleagues in other professions within the Gastroenterology field and to contribute a Consultant Medical role to inter-disciplinary work.
• Clinical supervision of junior medical staff based in all Acute Medicine areas
• Specialty triage of patients and safe discharge of patients when appropriate.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.