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We are seeking a dynamic, full-time substantive consultant gastroenterologist with a subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
You will join a team of fourteen gastroenterologists at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who enjoy working together and supporting each other.
You should be a competent clinician and endoscopist with a CCT in gastroenterology and general medicine and experience working within the NHS. To complement our team, you should demonstrate interest in managing complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We have a dynamic IBD team with five experienced IBD nurse specialists, regular MDT meetings and close links to our colorectal colleagues. We are seeking to expand our team to manage our demand, develop new treatment pathways and increase our research portfolio for the benefit of our patients.
This post has 10 programmed activities. There is a 1:14 on call rota for weekend and weekday put of hours gastroenterology cover and 1:7 rota for ward cover.
We are looking for the prospective candidate to start as soon as possible.
Job description
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Gastroenterology, Dr Mark Fullard who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.
The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Completed CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine or within 6 months of completion
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MD or PhD
About the employer
A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
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