Consultant Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Multi-discipline medical team. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in Gastroenterology and Endoscopic procedures. Youll provide high quality gastrointestinal service for the population of Portsmouth in a clean and modern Surgical Centre. As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality day case treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. We have two endoscopy rooms, one purpose built and one in an adapted operating room. The endoscopy service is run with both Olympus and Fujinon endoscope systems. In time consultants joining Practice Plus Group will be guided through the process to achieve accreditation with BUPA, applicants already with this accreditation are considered favourably and encouraged to highlight this in their application. Both full-time and part-time hours will be considered for this role

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Surgical Centre Medical Director, David Hett, you will manage and lead a multi-professional team and perform a range of Endoscopic procedures. In this role you will be required to deliver both gastroscopy and colonoscopy day case endoscopy services to referred NHS and private patients.The work will be carried out principally under local anaesthesia with or without sedation.

About us

You will have full and specialist GMC registration as well as evidence of subspecialty training. In addition you will have experience of working in a specialist department treating upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions and the ability to offer an expert opinion on a range of problems in elective gastroenterology, drawing on substantial experience in the speciality. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions our friendly resourcing team Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, were passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Multi-discipline medical team. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in Gastroenterology and Endoscopic procedures. Youll provide high quality gastrointestinal service for the population of Portsmouth in a clean and modern Surgical Centre. As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality day case treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. We have two endoscopy rooms, one purpose built and one in an adapted operating room. The endoscopy service is run with both Olympus and Fujinon endoscope systems. In time consultants joining Practice Plus Group will be guided through the process to achieve accreditation with BUPA, applicants already with this accreditation are considered favourably and encouraged to highlight this in their application. Both full-time and part-time hours will be considered for this role

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.