Consultant GastroenterologistinSutton ColdfieldinSutton ColdfieldPUBLISHED WED 30 OCT 2024

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague to join our team at Good Hope Hospital. As UHB is the largest teaching hospital trust in the UK, all aspects of specialist working in Gastroenterology/Hepatology are catered for. This is post is to provide fixed sessions at Good Hope Hospital site, as part of a planned work expansion. A variety of subspeciality interests are welcome. Clinical responsibility includes outpatient, and endoscopy lists as well as supporting inpatient care which is shared on a 7-day consultant of the week model, and also participate in the weekday cross-site GI bleed rota. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to further develop their own skills and will also be expected to be involved in Undergraduate and Postgraduate education and research.

The post holders will be responsible, together with other members of the department for the provision of a high-quality gastroenterology service to complement the existing sub-specialisation within the department. The final job plan would be agreed on appointment; however, the successful candidate would be expected to undertake a mix of general gastroenterology, endoscopy, GI Bleed on call and ward cover. Development of a sub-speciality interest is encouraged. Depending on the needs of the department, the job plan could have elements of flexible working or annualised sessions. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake the following:

• To contribute and complement the clinical delivery and development of a specialist service provision. All aspects of GI disease complexity are welcome and can cover Nutrition Services, Hepatology, IBD, Bowel Cancer Screening, and Interventional Endoscopy.
• To manage an average of 2-3 endoscopy sessions and average of 2-3 outpatient clinics per week dependant on specialist interests and job planning
• To participate in the acute gastroenterology ward rota
• To participate in the management of inpatient gastroenterology services
• To participate in the emergency GI Bleed service
• To provide specialist advice to colleagues
• To work to directorate agreed management guidelines

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham leads the way in the delivery of Gastroenterology across the Midlands.

Across the Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope sites we have over 20 likeminded professionals who dedicate themselves in a variety of subspeciality interests to include inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, hepatology and advanced endoscopy.

Our colleagues pride themselves on leading through clinical excellence- supporting patients in accessing healthcare to build healthier lives and create environments for all staff to ensure they feel safe, valued and appreciated.

As a JAG accredited centre and one of the largest trusts in the country we offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastroenterological conditions.

With waiting lists at the forefront-- we need to ensure our patients can rely on and access our service in a timely and efficient manner, and we are committed to delivering first class care to all.

Success in this role will see you taking part in a 7-day rota where you will utilise your broad experience of Gastroenterology, and be clinically responsible for outpatient and endoscopy lists, inpatient care and GI bleeding.

A subspeciality interest will be encouraged and supported.

In return you can expect a warm welcome from the wider Good Hope team(s) and can rest assured in the knowledge that we are striving for excellence in the delivery of patient care.

For any additional information, please contact Dr Mark Andrew on the following