Description
CHEC is seeking an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our team at our Ilford Hospital. 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.
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.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:
- A proven track record of delivering high-quality Gastroenterology services
- Significant experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- Excellent clinical judgement and decision-making skills
- A commitment to delivering excellent patient outcomes and experiences
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical governance, audit and continuous quality improvement
- An interest in service development and innovation
- The ability to provide clinical leadership and contribute strategically to service growth
- A flexible and collaborative approach to supporting services across the South region.