Job overview

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Consultant Physician to join our Gastroenterology team at Bedford Hospital which is part of the merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Innovation in the delivery of acute gastroenterology care on the Bedford site is a key objective of this role.  

The appointee will work with colleagues to cover the Acute Gastroenterology service, primarily covering the ward, recent inpatient hot clinic returns, virtual ward follow ups, some provision to eating disorder service and to gastroenterology 2WW and Non-specific symptom clinics and to perform endoscopy depending on experience.

On-call requirement with participation in the out of hour’s endoscopy rota will also be a core requirement.

The appointee will provide a high quality, efficient, patient focused and Consultant led acute gastroenterology in-patient service. 

Candidates are advised to discuss the compatibility of special interests prior to application.

We are restructuring the service to provide maximum Consultant shop floor presence to facilitate early patient reviews and early senior decision making with the addition of this post to the ward gastroenterology consultant.

Main duties of the job

•    Provide a consultant-based service to the patients attending the gastro ward with most duties being ward round based to ensure early consultant review and decision making.

The post holder will be expected to participate in gastroenterology ward rounds on weekday mornings

•    The ward MDT meeting will take place every weekday where discussion of every patient’s case and plan can be communicated to all members of staff. 

•    Carry out post take rounds if required, attend other ward rounds as necessary, outpatient clinics and hospital consultations.

•    Supervise junior medical staff, including clinical and educational supervision if appropriate expertise

•    Participate in the Multidisciplinary Team meetings where appropriate.

•    To develop an agreed sub-speciality interest as agreed with the Trust and dependant on this being in keeping with the Trust’s strategic plans.

•    Participate in the management of the service.

•    Contribute to both postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and education.

•    Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards.

•    Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice. 

•    Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.

•    Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.