Locum Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of the service within the directorate. The appointee will be expected to take part in the management and routine administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, running of clinical departments and the supervision of junior medical staff and specialist nurses. The appointee will be expected to undertake the relevant training and appraisal to become a named clinical and educational supervisor and to contribute to the teaching of medical students attached to the Gastroenterology team. In addition, he or she will be expected to adopt an active role in the wider management arena within the directorate where appropriate. The department has a strong focus on clinical audit and clinical risk management and there are regular clinical audit meetings and case review meetings which the appointee will be expected to attend when possible. The Trust is committed to developing a clear approach to clinical governance and
the post holder will be expected to play a key role in this area, participating in the development and implementation of specific initiatives when appropriate.