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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Cat A on call 5%)
Job ref
349-MCH-7312583-RL4
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
Town
Manchester
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/08/2025 23:59

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Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is a Centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).

There are currently 5 FTE Consultants and one Part-time Consultant with the two new posts there will be 7 Consultants, 5 IBD and Nutrition Specialist Nurses based at RMCH, alongside a Gastro Specialist Nurse for pH and impedance test. 

The team undertake a weekly Joint surgical inpatient MDT, Histology MDT, Intestinal Failure and PN MDT, IBD MDT, Hepatobiliary MDT (with adult Hepatobiliary Team), Departmental Grand Round MDT meetings. The team undertake monthly radiological MDT quarterly Joint surgical MDT and annual FAP MDT 

Each Consultant has 2.5 Gastroenterology outpatient clinics per week with the IBD and Nutrition Specialist nurses undertaking weekly outpatient clinics as well.

 

Main duties of the job

The appointees will provide in and outpatient care for patients with gastroenterology conditions. Each Gastroenterology Consultant has one elective Endoscopy list per week in the theatre suites. Emergency theatre sessions for urgent cases are also available. Emergency and out of hours cover are provided by a consultant on call rota (non- resident) which is high intensity. The on-call consultant undertakes ward rounds on Saturdays and Sundays. Gastroenterology Consultants also do endoscopy lists at Starlight on the Wythenshawe Hospital site and may be required to do clinics at Trafford or Wythenshawe.

Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times.

1.5 PA / week are dedicated to supporting professional activities.

The post will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity, and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The new posts will help to meet an increased demand for Gastroenterology services across the Trust and allow the continued development of specialist services including intestinal failure, home parenteral nutrition, and Inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants should be eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology, should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

 

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is a centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology, and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).

 

Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times. These posts will attract 10 PAs as detailed in the job plan.

 

The posts will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.

Non-Hot week

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Tues

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Surgical MDT

Xray MDT

Histology MDT

IBD MDT

IF Meeting

MDT Ward Round

SPA

Day Off

Endoscopy

Clinic

SPA

Clinic 0.5/DCC 0.5

 

Clinic

 

Hot Week 1 in 6 on call

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

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WR

WR

WR

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Urgent Clinic

 

 

 

Person specification

Experience, qualifications and skills

Essential criteria
  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
  • Completion of general professional training (Paediatrics Gastroenterology)
  • Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology medicine. Should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at interview.
  • Clinical experience at consultant level in a paediatric gastroenterology service
  • Good team-working skills
  • Teaching medical students
  • Teaching junior medical staff
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • MD, PhD or other higher degree
  • Experience of Audit
  • Leadership skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Maureen Lawson
Job title
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01617015566
Additional information

Julie Jolly, Divisional Director on 0161 701 2192 email: [email protected]

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