Sessional Gastroenterologist
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The Vacancy
Job Title: Gastroenterologist
Location: National – Availability in CHEC clinics across the UK as well as virtually
Contract Type: Part time, bank, sessional
CHEC are actively recruiting Gastroenterologists to join the rest of the team at our brand new, state of the art Community Endoscopy Centres across England.
CHEC has been providing rapid access for NHS patients and commissioners in a community setting for over 12 years.
Leading the way in direct access services CHEC is working closely with primary care clinicians and commissioners to support the investigation and treatment of NHS patients and reduce waiting times at local NHS hospitals.
We design locally agreed integrated pathways helping provide patient-centred gastroenterology services through a one stop service. Each of our centres are purpose-built at central, community-based locations, easily accessed by public transport.
About the Role
The role holder will be expected provide a high-quality care to our patients and will be responsible for undertaking direct clinical work in the gastroenterology service by providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the gastroenterology pathway. Our clinics can take place virtually or face to face.
Our services include –
- General gastroenterology clinics
- Gastroscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Haemorrhoidal Banding
To be successful in this role
To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced gastroenterologists to undertake consultation clinics and/or endoscopy procedures. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in clinic and in theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork to ensure a smooth service for our patients.
Who we are looking for:
- UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
- Full or Specialist GMC Registration
- Up-to-date with current medical practice
- Experience as a Gastroenterology Consultant
- Considerable experience of both upper and lower GI endoscopy
- Able to offer expert clinical opinion on gastroenterology
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible, objective and assertive
- Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
- Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites
- Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets
About CHEC
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care – free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics – operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As An Employer
Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:
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