Job Description

The new appointment will join a team of eight Medical Gastroenterologists (6 Luminal, 2 Liver) who work as a single team, sharing responsibility for the management of inpatients. Management of outpatients is split into the Liver and Luminal teams. We have an excellent day-case unit exclusively for GI services which, along with our 3 Hepatology specialist nurses, allows us to deliver ambulatory care for patients with liver disease including; nurse-led early discharge clinic, monitoring and assessment of patients with acute and chronic liver disease and day case paracentesis.



The department has received significant investment over the last 18 months, with a new 4.99m unit which opened in December 2023.



Candidates should be independent in OGD and candidates who are trained in colonoscopy and wish to continue with this could accommodated. Training is an important element of our practice at Torbay and our new colleague would be encouraged to engage with the delivery of courses and in-house training.

The successful candidate will:

Support the current Gastroenterology and Hepatology teams in delivering inpatient and outpatient care

Work closely with consultant staff in related specialities e.g. upper and lower GI surgery.

Contribute to audit within Hepatology and research if they are interested.

Contribute to the training of trainee staff and medical students.

Undertake clinical and / or educational supervision of trainees.

Undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians.

Actively contribute to clinical governance within our organisation.



The Gastroenterology unit is a lively, innovative and cohesive department. South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dryland and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system.



We offer a generous relocation package, which can be discussed with the successful candidate.



Gastroenterology currently sits within the Planned Care and Surgery Care Group, these changes make better use of our capacity, capability and experience while simultaneously reducing duplication.



Our vision is better health and care for all and we are proud pioneers of innovating health and social care. We pride ourselves on embracing innovation and are always looking for ways to improve.



In the past eighteen months we have opened a number of brand-new facilities on our Torbay Hospital site including a 15m acute medical unit, a 4.99m endoscopy training centre, a 15m day surgery and eye surgery unit.



Torbay Hospital is an academy site of the virtual South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA), delivering a programme of nationally recognised endoscopic skills and simulation training within the region



We are inclusive and value diversity in our organisation and the communities we serve. Our compassionate leadership approach and our culture charter are key to creating a great place to work where everyone feels that they belong.



Qualifications



Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)

CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine (or equivalent)

CCT (must be within 6 months of interview),

MRCP

Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights



Clinical Experience



Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and GIM patients.

Sub-specialty experience in Hepatology and broad experience in Gastroenterology

Expert Endoscopist

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective

Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions



Management and Administrative Experience



Ability to organise and manage priorities

Active interest in IT

Experience in audit and management in Gastroenterology

Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department

Ability to demonstrate willingness to manage and lead clinical teams

Flexible approach

Ability to demonstrate leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams



Teaching / Research Experience



Proven ability to teach clinical and procedural skills

Ability to apply research outcome to clinical problems

Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programme

Evidence of medical student teaching / supervision experience

Desire to continue to audit practice



Communication and Personal Skills



Caring attitude to patients

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Honesty and reliability

Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines

Enquiring, critical approach to work

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies

Ability to cope in stressful situations

Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development

Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented

Proven communication skills

Ability to travel to work commitments

Sense of humour