Consultant in Gastroenterology *Welcome Bonus 12K*

Main area Consultant Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAS) Job ref 432-MI2603 Employer East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ipswich Hospital Town Ipswich Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/03/2025 23:59

Consultant in Gastroenterology *Welcome Bonus 12K*

Consultant

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Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Gastroenterology department, primarily based at Ipswich Hospital. The gastroenterology consultants work within a multi-disciplinary team, with access to modern endoscopy facilities and equipment. The aim of the department is to maintain an efficient and friendly service for our local population.

Main duties of the job

The post will consist of 10 Programmed Activities which includes 2 SPAs. Any additional PAs that may be required will be discussed, agreed and job planned with the successful appointee. Each gastroenterologist spends 5 weeks looking after all the medical gastroenterology patients on a designated GI ward. Two ward rounds are undertaken per week when on the wards. The care of the ward in-patients is supported by two Gastro StRs, one CT1/2, one VTS and one FI doctor.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as a Consultant in Gastroenterology with a sub-speciality interest in luminal and IBD gastroenterology. Outpatient/Day case investigations are facilitated by a modern Endoscopy Unit with 4 nurse endoscopists. The ideal candidate will have wide experience in the management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary emergencies and will have a subspecialty luminal /IBD interest.

Person specification

• Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and General Medicine
• MRCP or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Gastroenterology and G(I)M
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, relating to Gastroenterology and endoscopy
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Experience of supervising SPRs, CT1/2, FY1/2 junior doctors and nurse specialists
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr