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Consultant Gastroenterologist

Employer
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Location
Harlow, Essex
Salary
£82,096 - £110,683
Closing date
1 Mar 2021

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Profession
Specialist doctor, Gastroenterology
Grade
Consultant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We are looking for two dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with sub-specialty skills that will complement those of the existing Gastroenterologists to work alongside and in conjunction with us in outpatients, endoscopy and our Gastroenterology /General Medicine Ward. This is an exciting time to join to The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust we are building a new 3rd endoscopy suite and with a new hospital being built the post holder will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service for the local population and have input into how the service works out of a brand new facility. The department have recently developed a ten year strategy programme which the post holder will be involved in developing and delivering.

It is essential that the successful candidate is competent in the effective management of a wide range of Gastroenterology conditions within the outpatient setting in order to see, treat and discharge patients in a timely manner.

Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) is essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.

The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable (with 7 day working imminent) to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy. They will also support a 1/5 week ward cover rota.

The postholder will have 1 PA dedicated to visiting-senior-lecturer-related research or quality improvement overseen by the AMD and Anglia Ruskin University, Essex’s first medical school

The position is based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust in Harlow, Essex, with outpatient sessions taking place at Harlow, St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping or Herts & Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford.

The Gastroenterology Department currently consists of 6 Consultants, a ward based specialty doctor, two SpRs, two CMTs, one FY2 and two FY1 doctor.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the existing Consultants in delivering a first class service for West Essex and E&N Hertfordshire patients.

There has been a substantial investment programme in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy which includes funding of additional new posts of 2 Nurse Endoscopists as well as new equipment for the Endoscopy Unit.

The IBD team has 2 IBD CNS’ and a Specialist Pharmacist to support the management of our IBD patients.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of management and service development. Princess Alexandra is a great place to work. It has an expanding population with growing healthcare needs which will be matched by service expansion and new ways of working.

The Trust is heavily engaged with local providers and the CCGs to innovate with new models of integrated care. There are opportunities to live in a place that suits you, be it London, Cambridge, or the many picturesque villages of Essex and Hertfordshire with their excellent schools. Rail connections are excellent and both Stansted and Luton airports are only a short distance away.

Please note- this JD is pending approval from the the RCP.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr Rosemary Phillips Consultant Gastroenterologists

Email:rosemaryphillips@nhs.net Telephone number:01279 827821/7424

Dr Monica Bose

Email: monicabose@nhs.net Telephone number: 01279 827821/7424

Dr Robert Ghosh, Associate Medical Director: 01279 444455 extension 2590 or email:robertghosh@nhs.net

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