Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

For questions about this job, contact:

Noor Mohammed

Consultant Gastroenterologist

noor.mohammed@nhs.net

011320-68472

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill this new post within the Gastroenterology Department at the St James’s University Hospital. The aims of this exciting post are to support and further develop the core general gastroenterology and endoscopy service. There will also be an opportunity to pursue specialist interest in interventional endoscopy, including EMR/ESD.

Why you should join our Team

The gastroenterology service in Leeds is recognised as being a national leader in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, small bowel disorders, neurogastroenterology, and hepatobilliary medicine. The endoscopy service in is one of the largest and best equipped in the country and has well recognised leaders in interventional endoscopy including EUS/ERCP and EMR/ESD. There are close links with the transplant hepatology unit, the specialist surgical departments and we are supported by a renowned team of radiologists. You will be joining a team that has demonstrable experience in delivering high quality, innovative care to our patients across both a local and regional footprint, and with strong academic links to the University of Leeds. The Team is supported by a triumvirate management structure with accountable clinical leadership, supported by senior nursing and management input at both CSU and Speciality level.

What you will bring to the role

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

The Trust is committed to providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to ensure the quality of the patient experience. Working patterns that provide senior cover throughout 24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be required. Successful candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its consultant staff to deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this objective.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.