GastroenterologistNHS
Job summary
CHEC is an NHS provider organisation founded in 2012. Today, we are one of the UK's leading providers of community-based healthcare services, delivering high-quality Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, ENT and Dermatology services across England. The way we work together is guided by our core values: Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus. These values underpin everything we do and help us deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care, with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We are proud of our state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics and continue to expand our services to improve access to specialist care for NHS patients. Due to the continued growth of our Gastroenterology service, we are seeking an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our team. This role will be primarily based at our Ilford Hospital, supporting patients across Ilford and the South region. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering consultant-led Gastroenterology services while contributing to the continued growth and development of CHEC's expanding community Gastroenterology service. The post is predominantly Ilford-based, with occasional travel to other CHEC sites across the South region to support clinical service delivery, service development and clinical leadership initiatives.
Job description
Indicative Job Plan CHEC operates a flexible and modifiable Consultant job planning model based on Programmed Activities (PAs). An indicative full-time job plan of 10 PAs Final job plans will be agreed with the Clinical Director and reviewed annually to reflect service requirements and individual interests. What Will I Be Doing as a Consultant Gastroenterologist? The successful candidate will provide high-quality Gastroenterology services to patients referred to CHEC, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional clinical care and patient outcomes. Responsibilities will include: Delivering Consultant-led Gastroenterology outpatient clinics. Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients referred to the service. Undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures. Delivering a minimum expectation of two endoscopy lists per week. Providing expert clinical advice and treatment recommendations. Supporting the continued growth, delivery and development of CHEC's community-based Gastroenterology services. Supporting the Clinical Director in the development, leadership and strategic direction of CHEC's Gastroenterology services. Leading and contributing to clinical governance, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Supporting the implementation of innovative clinical pathways and service developments. Providing clinical leadership and expertise to multidisciplinary teams. Supporting service delivery across CHEC sites within the South region when required. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with organisational policies and GMC standards. Working in accordance with CHEC clinical protocols, policies and values.
About us
About CHEC Since 2012, CHEC has worked in partnership with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely and locally delivered healthcare services, free at the point of care. Through our nationwide network of community hospitals and clinics, we deliver specialist Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, ENT and Dermatology services, helping to reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes across England. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment and adhere to CHEC's safeguarding policies and procedures. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with NHS Employment Check Standards, and successful applicants may be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.