Overview

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join the William Harvey Hospital team at Ashford, currently comprised of 8 WTE consultants (including this post). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and develop Trust-wide services, which include ERCP, Hepatology, IBD and a complex polyp service. There may be opportunities to develop new services for the Trust, such as GI physiology and EUS, in conjunction with Gastroenterology colleagues across the Trust (18 WTE in total).At WHH the consultant team is supported by two IBD nurses, a hepatology nurse and UGI STT nurses who support the UGI cancer pathway. The Trust-wide UGIMDM is led by a gastroenterologist and is supported by Guy''s and St Thomas'' (luminal UGI cancer) and Kings (HPB). The Trust-wide IBDMDM runs fortnightly with histopathology, radiology and local colorectal involvement. The Hepatology MDM is scheduled weekly, linked with a Kings Hepatologist to support management of acute, severe liver disease (inpatients) and to streamline referrals for transplant assessment where appropriate.The post holder will be required to support the site-based GI Bleeding rota (1 in 8). We are looking for a keen Gastroenterologist to join the William Harvey Hospital team at Ashford, whether established or just starting out on the Consultant journey. We will work with you to develop your specialist interests, whether these be further developing our existing services (which include HPB, Hepatology and complex polyp service) or looking to develop new services for our Trust, such as GI physiology and EUS. The Trust is proud of the reputation our complex polyp service has achieved, including international recognition through the annual KENT course and cohesive working with our colorectal colleagues.The post holder will be required to support the GI Bleeding rota and a currently 1:8 Gastroenterology ward week, including in-reach to the emergency pathways.We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We''re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there''s never been a better time to join us.

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