Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Gastroenterologist
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Role Overview
You will be based predominantly at the Royal Preston Hospital and facilitate the delivery of high-quality Gastroenterology across both sites at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, with rotating in-reach provision to Chorley General Hospital. Both are currently 1 in 6, but frequency will decrease further with recruitment. You will join a team of 7 Gastroenterology Consultants and participate in a return to site GI bleeding rota (1 in 7).
Team and Culture
We are a team which is keen to try new things to improve our efficiency and the service we deliver to our patients. We promote flexible working, providing our colleagues with the tools they need to work from home where appropriate. We support each other to deliver the service, try new ideas and promote personal and professional development and are keen to educate, providing placements and training for postgraduate trainees, undergraduate medical students and other allied health professionals.
Applications
We welcome applications from those looking to work either full time or less than full time.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct input to patients on the gastroenterology ward (Ward 24) at Royal Preston Hospital, provide support to resident doctors and advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) covering ward referrals and Gastroenterology in-reach to the Emergency Department, and provide Gastroenterology in-reach to Chorley Hospital on a rotational basis
- Participate in specialty multi-disciplinary meetings, regular governance and specialty business meetings
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
- Develop close links with local General Practitioners and community allied health professionals to support patient care across providers
- Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
- Support postgraduate and undergraduate education, providing endoscopy training, supervising clinics and on the ward and participating in clinical and educational supervision
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This post will be based predominantly at Royal Preston Hospital with rotation through consultant of the week on Ward 24 and Chorley in-reach. Both are currently 1 in 6, but frequency will decrease further with recruitment.
Team Environment
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
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Mission
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.
About Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the regional centre for cancer, renal, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, vascular, plastics and major trauma. With excellent road and rail links there is easy access to major cities, the expansive North West coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District, your free time will be as exciting and varied as your working week.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Liam Morris
- Job Title: Consultant Gastroenterologist & Clinical Director
- Email Address: liam.morris@lthtr.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01772 522332
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr Steve Canty, Medical Director.
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