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Thepost will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provideoutpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital.We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects ofgastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiaryreferrals into our subspecialty services.

Weprovide high quality endoscopy training and we operate up to 8 endoscopy roomsacross Leeds, the majority of which have recently been refurbished withstate-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range of diagnostic andtherapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, ERCP, diagnostic andinterventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy,double balloon and spiral enteroscopy.

DrAaron On Consultant Gastroenterologistand Lead Clinician for Endoscopy

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MrJeremy Hayden Consultant Upper GISurgeon and Clinical Director

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Main duties of the job

Theaim of the post is to pursue a specialist interest in ERCP/EUS and to support the pancreatobiliary endoscopyservice, whilst also contributing to the growing workload in gastroenterology.The post holder will work directly with four other consultants in providing atertiary pancreatobiliary endoscopy and medicine service. The post holder willtake part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised ona rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to helpdeliver high quality care by providing general gastroenterology and specialistpancreatobiliary clinics each week. In addition, the post holder will beexpected to contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching,departmental audit and governance.

Tolink with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams withinthe CSU and across the Trust.

Towork with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute oncall (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hourscover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.

To contribute to research, teaching and newdevelopments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged tofacilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on goingin the department.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of AcuteTrusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across WestYorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care forour patients.

Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshireand Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward changeto deliver the highest quality care. Byworking for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be apart of that change.

WYAATis the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and CarePartnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. ThePartnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health andwellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports thatambition.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Thisis a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum

ConsultantGastroenterologist with a specialty interest in EUS/ERCP.

Thispost will deliver 10 PAs supporting both the inpatient and outpatient generalgastroenterology service, but with a focus on contributing to the provision ofpancreatobiliary endoscopy and medicine.

Thepost will be based at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). We also provideoutpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital.We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects ofgastrointestinal disease to a large local population and receive tertiaryreferrals into our subspecialty services.

Wehave two inpatient wards in the modern Bexley wing at SJUH. Both wards haveexcellent, well established teams of nursing staff and we are well supported byour experienced gastrointestinal pharmacy, dietetic, and radiology colleagues.

Weprovide high quality endoscopy training with JAG accreditation. We operate upto 8 endoscopy rooms across Leeds, the majority of which have recently beenrefurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a wide range ofdiagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bowel cancer screening, ERCP,interventional EUS, advanced EMR/ESD, stenting, wireless capsule endoscopy,double balloon and spiral enteroscopy, and biliary manometry.

Ourtrainees gain valuable experience in managing complex patients within oursubspecialty services. These include a large inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)service (supported by a team of IBD nurse specialists and weekly MDT with ourradiologists and IBD surgeons), enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN)(including home PN), small bowel disease, and pancreaticobiliary medicine.

Thereis a strong research background to the unit with our three academic consultants(Prof. Ford and Dr Subramanian). The research unit is based in the LeedsInstitute of Research at St Jamess on SJUH site. There are existing researchprogrammes in the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and IBD, and currentclinical research projects in IBD, functional gastrointestinal disorders, andendoscopy.

Thereare close links with the Clinical Research Network. Our trainees and fellowsparticipate in recruitment for our portfolio studies, working closely with ourresearch nurses.

TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK. TheTrust has a values-led strategy known as The Leeds Way and is committed tohigh quality patient-centred care and academic and educational excellence.

Leedsis a vibrant city with stylish shopping arcades, a range of theatres, museumsand sporting events, excellent transport links and within easy reach of theYorkshire Dales which provide a base for lots of outdoor activities such ascycling and walking.

OBJECTIVESOF THE POST

Theaim of the post is contribute to the growing work load within both specialistpancreatobiliary endoscopy and general gastroenterology. The post holder willtake part in the general gastroenterology inpatient care which is organised ona rotational basis. In the outpatient setting we expect the post holder to helpdeliver high quality care by providing general and specialist gastroenterologyclinics each week. In addition the post holder will be expected to contributeto undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, departmental audit and governance.

Tolink with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams withinthe CSU and across the Trust.

Towork with colleagues in the gastroenterology department to deliver acute oncall (currently 1 in 14) for gastroenterology and hepatology inpatients,including acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes both out-of-hourscover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.

To contribute to research, teaching and newdevelopments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged tofacilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on goingin the department.

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

  • Well organised and skilled in good time management.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

    Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  • Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (or) - European Community Rights

    Clinical Experience and Career Progression

  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology in and outpatients
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
  • Competent in EUS and ERCP.
  • Completion of a recognised post-CCT HPB Endoscopy fellowship
  • Experience in training endoscopic skills.
  • Experience in running a tertiary HPB Medicine clinic.
  • Evidence of completion of EUS/ERCP audit.

    Qualifications

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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