Consultant Gastroenterology

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust • King George Hospital

Closing on: 25 Sep 2024

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Job Highlights

Expected Salary

£93,666 - £126,281

Grade

Locum Consultant

Location

Goodmayes, United Kingdom

Specialisation

Gastroenterology

Job Summary

The University Hospital of Barking, Havering & Redbridge is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consultant in Gastroenterology to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert clinical care to patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions through both outpatient clinics and inpatient services. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and engage in the on-call rota to manage GI emergencies. Additionally, the consultant will contribute to the development and improvement of gastroenterology services, ensure high standards of patient safety and care quality, and take on leadership responsibilities within the department. Educational duties include teaching and supervising medical students, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals. The consultant is also expected to engage in ongoing professional development and participate in clinical research to advance the field of gastroenterology.

Job Overview

General Duties

Conduct regular outpatient clinics to diagnose and manage a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
Provide care for inpatients with complex GI conditions, including overseeing the management of acute cases.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss patient cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Participate in on-call rotas, providing emergency care for GI emergencies and supporting other healthcare professionals in managing acute GI conditions.
Contribute to the development and improvement of gastroenterology services within the trust, including pathway development and protocol implementation.
Take on leadership roles within the department, such as leading a clinical team or managing specific service areas.
Engage in activities to improve patient safety and quality of care, including clinical audits and governance meetings.
Provide education and training to medical students, junior doctors, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Supervise and mentor junior doctors and trainees, offering guidance and support in their professional development.
Engage in ongoing learning and development to stay up-to-date with advancements in gastroenterology.
Participate in or lead clinical research projects to advance the understanding and treatment of GI diseases.
Publish research findings in medical journals and present at national and international conferences.
Collaborate with other researchers and institutions to contribute to multicenter studies and research networks.

On Calls

The post holder will rotate with the other Consultants to undertake Consultant of the week on a current 1: 12 rota frequency.

Job Plan

Job Overview

General Duties

Conduct regular outpatient clinics to diagnose and manage a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
Provide care for inpatients with complex GI conditions, including overseeing the management of acute cases.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss patient cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Participate in on-call rotas, providing emergency care for GI emergencies and supporting other healthcare professionals in managing acute GI conditions.
Contribute to the development and improvement of gastroenterology services within the trust, including pathway development and protocol implementation.
Take on leadership roles within the department, such as leading a clinical team or managing specific service areas.
Engage in activities to improve patient safety and quality of care, including clinical audits and governance meetings.
Provide education and training to medical students, junior doctors, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Supervise and mentor junior doctors and trainees, offering guidance and support in their professional development.
Engage in ongoing learning and development to stay up-to-date with advancements in gastroenterology.
Participate in or lead clinical research projects to advance the understanding and treatment of GI diseases.
Publish research findings in medical journals and present at national and international conferences.
Collaborate with other researchers and institutions to contribute to multicenter studies and research networks.

On Calls

The post holder will rotate with the other Consultants to undertake Consultant of the week on a current 1: 12 rota frequency.

Job Plan

About King George Hospital

Hospital

King George Hospital, located in Goodmayes, is a key site for the trust, providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge. The hospital boasts a diverse workforce, with the majority of its staff coming from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. This diversity enhances the hospital's ability to offer innovative and culturally competent care to the community., King George Hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity, and outpatient services. The hospital is known for its busy emergency department, which is one of the busiest in London, serving a large number of patients annually.

Location of Hospital

Goodmayes, United Kingdom

Know more about the location

About Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust

3500 Employees

1 Hospital

The trust provides care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of their 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge, with the majority coming from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups., The trust views the challenges of their boroughs as strengths, seeing them as opportunities to innovate and deliver care in ways that best support access to services and offer unique career opportunities for local people., The trust also provides healthcare services to people in southwest Essex and specialist neurosciences services to the entire county., Their services encompass all major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites: King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. They manage two of the busiest emergency departments in London, with over 300,000 people visiting their A&Es in 2023. Additionally, they offer outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.