Consultant in Gastroenterology x2
Consultant in Gastroenterology - University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock
The existing Gastroenterology team at University Hospital Crosshouse provides a broad range of specialist services for the population of North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and Arran. We require expansion in the consultant workforce to meet an increasing demand for specialist services. We are therefore seeking to appoint two motivated and enthusiastic colleagues to work with the current team based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Our current team of 2 Consultants provides a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service for a population of 220,000 and is supported by 2 Gastroenterology Specialist Nurses, 2 Endoscopy Nurses, and 2 Speciality Doctors. We also work closely with our colleagues in University Hospital Ayr. There are teaching and research links with the University of Glasgow and Glasgow teaching hospitals. The duties of the post are biased towards the provision of specialist Gastroenterology services. The post also includes an ongoing commitment to the supervision of in-patient general medical patients, receiving duties in the new Acute Medical Receiving Unit (1:15) and participation in the out of hours medical on-call rota (1:8.5 weekends and 1:15 nights).
There is an active programme of postgraduate education to which all doctors are invited and encouraged to participate in. We have excellent library facilities and access to a high-fidelity simulator within our Education Centre.
The terms and conditions of service are those determined by the New Consultant Contract (Scotland) 2004. The posts are offered on a 10 programmed activity basis (including 2 SPAs), but opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities to be undertaken subject to service requirements and in accordance with national terms and conditions of service. Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
Applicants will be appropriately experienced with Full GMC Registration, including a current Licence to Practice. Applicants must also be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR in Gastroenterology at the time of interview. Dual Specialist registration in General Medicine is desirable but not essential. Evidence of eligibility of inclusion on the Specialist Register will require to be provided at time of application.
Gastroenterology Kilmarnock - candidate pack for download
Consultant in Gastroenterology – University Hospital, Ayr
We are looking to recruit a consultant to join our Ayrshire Gastroenterology team. The post will be based at University Hospital Ayr, and the successful applicants will join our existing consultant Gastroenterologist, and a full support team. The job plan is in general gastroenterology, but sub-specialist interests will still be considered.
Applicants must have the appropriate range of Gastroenterological experience, along with excellent diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy skills.
There is an active programme of postgraduate education to which all doctors are invited and encouraged to participate in. We have excellent library facilities and access to a high-fidelity simulator within our Education Centre.
The terms and conditions of service are those determined by the New Consultant Contract (Scotland) 2004. The posts are offered on a 10 programmed activity basis (including 2 SPAs), but opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities to be undertaken subject to service requirements and in accordance with national terms and conditions of service. Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
Applicants will be appropriately experienced with Full GMC Registration, including a current Licence to Practice. Applicants must also be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR in Gastroenterology at the time of interview. Dual Specialist registration in General Medicine is desirable but not essential. Evidence of eligibility of inclusion on the Specialist Register will require to be provided at time of application.
Gastroenterology Ayr - candidate pack for download
Enquiries
Interested candidates are invited in the first instance to discuss the posts with Lorraine Porteous, Associate Director, at our recruitment partners, Aspen People, on 0141 212 7555 or email mscholes@aspenpeople.co.uk
Informal enquiries to the department will be encouraged and arranged to suit candidate’s availability.
How to Apply
All applications will be acknowledged by us and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details of the roles. We advise that applicants provide clear evidence to show how their experience, skills knowledge and career achievements match the requirements of the post.
Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following information via the link below:
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- Please include a detailed CV and a covering letter. The CV should cover your full career history including details of key note achievements.
- An Application Pack – this is available for download here
- Please also confirm your current salary.
- You should also include names and contact details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. References will be taken up for shortlisted candidates only; referees will not be approached without obtaining your prior consent.