Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Consultant Physician in Gastroenterology to join a friendly and enthusiastic team in the North West of England. 
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in securing CESR within 1 - 2 years. The post involves out-patient and in-patient duties and a regular commitment to both in-reach into the medical admissions unit and on-call for general medicine.
Sub specialty interest will be encouraged where this contributes to and complements the department and Trusts’ service needs

What is the trust like?

The Trust was formed on 1 October 2019 with the merger of two large tertiary trusts partnering with wider areas of the North West of England to become one of the first 14 areas nationally to be confirmed as an Integrated Care System. The trust services to a half a million people. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ over 6500 members of staff.

What is the department like? 

The team of 16 consultants including six consultant gastroenterologists and one specialty doctor in gastroenterology to provide an integrated digestive diseases service across the hospital. The department has two dedicated GI wards within the Infirmary for the treatment of inpatients. There is a dedicated 3-room endoscopy unit along with 2 dedicated rooms in a new, state of the art facility. There is a specialist GI physiology lab on both sites.

The Trust provides access to radiology services, CT scanning, including CT colonography and MRI (including MR enteroclysis), and medical physics imaging on two sites. The trust also has a radiotherapy and oncology on site at Carlisle with outreach services to  the hospitals. There is a Palliative care consultant based on each site with links to hospice and community services.

CESR
International candidates are welcome and CESR will be supported. Direct input will be provided on a regular basis from the Clinical Director, with opportunity for shadowing, lists and portfolio building built into the job plan.
The team has recent experience of supporting IMGs with the CESR process, benefiting any newly appointed candidate. 
The remainder of the appointee’s professional time will be deployed flexibly on other clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit and continuing medical education. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Career Development and Opportunties available 

The posts represent a fantastic career opportunity for clinicians with drive and commitment to completing CESR and securing a permanent consultant post. The opportunity to work closely with an experienced consultant and management structure is excellent.This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management. 

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop any particular interest she or he has and a timetable will be agreed in advance, to reflect the particular interests of the applicant, the specialist interests of the existing Consultants, and the needs of the Trust.There is considerable opportunity for an appointee to develop sub-specialist services

Life in the area

This is an opportunity to develop your career in supportive and friendly town in the North West of England, set in fantastic scenery. The local are is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with national parks on your doorstep. 
Cost of living in this area is excellent, making this a brilliant location to settle & buy property. The area provides excellent educational, cultural and sporting facilities, making this a fantastic location for families.

Am I eligible for this role?

To be eligible for this vacancy you will need the following: 

EEA candidates: 

• Recognised European Medical Degree
• Specialist Qualification in Gastroenterology
• IELTS or OET 

Non-EEA candidates: 

• MRCP(UK) 
• GMC Recognised Qualifications
• IELTS or OET 

UK-based candidates: 

• Within six months of CCT or CCT Holder

This is a great opportunity for any experienced physicians interested in Gastroenterology looking to work in the NHS