Consultant - Gastroenterologist

Job overview

Applicants are welcomed to apply for the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large, progressive teaching hospital Gastroenterology department in the desirable county of Cornwall. The successful candidate will join a team of ten luminal gastroenterologists and four hepatologists, delivering a broad range of specialty and subspecialty services supported by state-of-the-art equipment and excellent access to diagnostic and support services. The department has strong links across the South West Peninsula and with leading centres nationally.

The department is keen to expand its already extensive subspecialty portfolio and welcomes applications from enthusiastic clinicians interested in developing expertise in innovative areas of Gastroenterology. Additional job-planned time may be available to support training and service development. The department is also active in medical education and research, offering opportunities to develop academic interests and undertake significant Medical School roles.

The successful postholder will take on the additional role of Gastroenterology Transformation Lead, providing strategic and operational leadership to support the department’s modernisation programme. This dedicated PA will enable leadership of service redesign, digital innovation, workforce development, pathway improvement and performance initiatives across key areas including endoscopy, IBD, nutrition and emergency care.

Working closely with clinical leaders, operational managers and external partners, the Transformation Lead will help ensure services continue to meet national standards while improving patient experience, outcomes and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership in shaping the future of Gastroenterology services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
• To develop subspecialty interests and skills supported as required by the department
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Gastroenterology department.
• Teaching and training of medical students and post-graduate doctors
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.