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. 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 a Specialist Gastroenterologist to join our established multidisciplinary team. Working alongside experienced Consultants, Endoscopists and Specialist Nurses, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred Gastroenterology care within a community setting.

Main duties of the job

Indicative Job Plan An indicative full-time job plan will be discussed during the recruitment process. Final job plans will be agreed with the Clinical Director and reviewed annually to reflect service requirements, professional development goals and individual interests. To support our continued partnership with the NHS, we are looking for a motivated and experienced Gastroenterologist with excellent clinical and endoscopy skills together with a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Job description

Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Gastroenterology service. Delivering Gastroenterology outpatient clinics. Undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures within agreed competencies. Supporting endoscopy service delivery to maintain excellent patient access and waiting times. Reviewing and managing patients throughout their clinical pathway. Providing specialist advice and treatment recommendations to patients and healthcare professionals. Contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred Gastroenterology services. Working collaboratively with Consultants, Specialist Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. Supporting service development initiatives and the implementation of innovative clinical pathways. Participating in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities. Supporting education, training and mentorship of clinical colleagues where appropriate. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organisational policies and GMC standards. Working in accordance with CHEC clinical protocols, policies and values.

About us

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).