Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

This amazing hospital has recently started actioning long-term plans to expand their Geriatric Medicine department, as a result they are looking for a new Specialty Doctor to join their team. As a Specialty Doctor in Geriatric Medicine, you will play a vital role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of elderly patients who will typically present a range of complex issues and challenges.

Geriatric Medicine presents some interesting and unique challenges as elderly patients usually present a variety of medical conditions covering multiple disciplines.  If you’re looking to work as part of a growing specialty with a dynamic workload where no day is the same, this is the right post for you. This role also suits doctors who are looking to get their Medicine core competencies signed off to advance into the training system later on. This post will also suit doctors who’s long-term ambition is to become a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine.

Main Duties:

You will be expected to diagnose, treat and manage elderly patients who present a variety of medical conditions.

Participate in the on call rota as required.

You will have to participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure patients are provided with a high level of care.

Take part in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and research opportunities taking place at the hospital.

Teach and supervise junior doctors, medical students and nurses on a regular basis.

Stay up to date with regards to clinical skills and knowledge with appropriate CPD. You will be entitled to a period of study leave to help you fulfil this duty.

The Hospital:

You will be based at a small university teaching hospital in the north west of England. It provides a range of services including emergency services, surgery, maternity care, and outpatient care services. The hospital has a reputation for being a supportive and friendly place to work. There is a strong focus on staff well-being here, lead clinicians are keen to give the departments a family-like feeling as a place to work. The hospital has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, you’ll be able to make use of modern equipment and facilities which should ensure your work is easier and more comfortable than it would be in most other hospitals.

The hospital is keen to support doctors reach their own personal development targets. A full range of support services are on offer here to help you develop your career. The Trust has a fantastic track record for helping doctors progress into the training system or achieve CCT through CESR.

The location:

You’ll be based in a town in the North West of England. It has a reputation for being a friendly and welcoming place to live with a strong sense of community. As you’re in the north west you’ll have the advantage of living in an area with some of the lowest rental prices in the country. Manchester and Liverpool are both within an hour’s journey wither by car or public transport. The beautiful scenery of the Lake District is close by for any weekend or outdoor trips. 

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• GMC registration complete or in process
• MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification e.g. USMLE, PLAB, Sri Lankan MD
• IELTS or OET complete
• Two years of Registrar experience overseas or in the UK

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and o

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is a new and exciting part of Acute Medicine within the NHS. It is focussed on improving patient flow through the hospital. An SDEC Specialty Doctor works to treat patients with acute illnesses who do not need to be admitted to an inpatient bed. This frees up hospital beds for severely acutely unwell patients who need them.

Patients who are treated in SDEC can receive rapid assessment, access to diagnostics, and effective treatment, without needing to be admitted into a hospital bed. The patient may well need ongoing outpatient care and continued work within the community, but SDEC works to ensure patients can return to the comfort of their own homes as soon as possible.

The Job

• Delivering high-quality acute care to patients presenting to the Same Day Emergency Care Unit.
• As a doctor in SDEC you will regularly be liaising with the wider Acute Medicine team, Emergency Medicine colleagues, and referrals from GPs. 
• The contract is for 10 PAs (40 hours per week) with potential for an additional 2 PAs (48 hours per week). You will be expected to participate on a 1:4 weekend on-call rota.
• You are entitled to 1.5 onsite SPAs per week, this should be used for continued professional development, e.g. training, audits, courses etc.

The Location

The hospital is based in a town in the northwest of England, one of the most desirable regions in the UK. It is just over an hour from both Manchester and Liverpool, so you get the balance of living in a more peaceful location while easily being able to reach the two largest cities in the region. The town is within 1 hour of Manchester International Airport so trips visiting family and friends, or just a relaxing holiday, are easy and accessible.   

The Hospital

• The hospital is a 500+ bedded hospital which hosts all major specialities on site, so you receive a varied case load.
• The hospital is part of a University Teaching Trust so there are undergraduate medical students training in the hospital.
• You will be joining a supportive and welcoming department, which places great focus on onboarding senior international doctors.

The Requirements

In order to apply for this role, you will need:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MRCPI, USMLE, PLAB, Sri Lankan MD etc.)
• IELTS or OET
• Full GMC Registration
• Experience in a similar role whether in the NHS or elsewhere

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this opportunity or if you have any questions you’d like to ask then please send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this with you.

How BDI Resourcing can help 

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

We look forward to hearing from you regrading this exciting opportunity!

This role is based in a busy Hyper Acute Stroke Unit in the northwest of England, you will be joining a team in delivering specialist Stroke Medicine care. Stroke is an exciting sub-specialty existing within the NHS that lies at the interface of Neurology, Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine.

The Job

The Trust are seeking a Consultant to:

• A Hyper Acute Stroke Unit is a tertiary Stroke service, by joining the team you will be treating patients received directly and referred from local smaller hospitals.
• One of the main centres of thrombolysis in the region.
• On-calls rota involves shifts between 7:00 – 23:00 with no overnight commitments.

The Location

The hospital is based in a city in the northwest of England, one of the most desirable locations in the UK. The city is famed for its cultural diversity with a large international community and a wide range of religious services, shops, markets and restaurants. You’re within 1 hour of Manchester International Airport so it’s easy to go and visit friends and family abroad. 

The Hospital

The role is based in a large 750+ bed district general hospital in the northwest of England. The Stroke team are fully supported by a team of Senior Clinical Fellows, Junior Clinical Fellows, Stroke Specialist Nurses, and Advanced Care Practitioners. The role will be split between the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), combined Stroke Unit, and sessions in Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) clinics and daily Stroke follow-up clinics.

Professional Development

You will receive 1.5 SPAs per week for Continued Professional Development. These offer a good opportunity for gathering evidence for your CESR portfolio. A pre-agreed portion of these sessions can be spent off-site, if shown to be necessary.

The Requirements

In order to apply for this role you will need:

• Full MRCP
• IELTS or OET
• GMC Registration
• Consultant experience in Neurology, Stroke, or Geriatrics, OR senior Registrar/Specialist experience and looking to step up.

How BDI Resourcing can help 

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

We look forward to hearing from you regrading this exciting opportunity!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team of clinicians covering the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) and the Short Stay Unit (SSU). The post holder will be required to work across all three areas on a rotational basis.

The hospital is a large teaching hospital, undergraduates from various medical schools across the North West actively take part in learning sessions there which you are encouraged to participate in.

Interest in research is welcomed with opportunities to get involved in local, national and international trials.

Main Duties:

You will be expected to rotate between the three units mentioned above (AMU, ACU, SSU). There will be a strong emphasis on teamwork. You will also be allocated a Consultant supervisor and will contribute as a key member to the management of medical patients in an acute setting. Duties will include:

• Coordinate the care of patients on the units, and ensure all patients receive a daily visit on the wards from the team.
• Manage acute medical emergencies arriving through the front door.
• Work as part of the on call rota. This covers 7 days a week to meet the needs of the service so you will be expected to work some overnights and weekends.
• Act as a senior member of the resuscitation team when needed.
• Study leave will be available. You will be expected to maintain your clinical knowledge and skills by making use of this time.
• You will be expected to participate in the training of junior staff as well as medical students.
• Attend OPD clinics when required in conjunction with a Consultant colleague.
• Participate in regular Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings (MDT) to manage patients who present problems across a range of medical specialties.
• Maintain professional obligations as set out by the General Medical Council.

The Hospital:

If appointed, you will be based at the Trust’s main site, a large acute teaching hospital which includes medical students from multiple medical schools across the North West. The hospital provides services to half a million people across the local region providing a full range of acute clinical services. There are plenty of leaning opportunities for you here, you will be exposed to a wide range of medical cases and procedures. The hospital’s clinical team is made up of doctors and nurses from all across the world. As an international medical graduate, you will be welcomed by the team as a valuable asset. Working as part of such an international set up will allow you to learn from colleagues from a broad range of medical backgrounds.

The location:

The North West is a great place to live as an IMG. The North West is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the UK and the community local to the hospital are incredibly welcoming of people with international backgrounds. The area the hospital is based in benefits from an exceptionally low cost of living compared to the rest of England so often proves quite a popular place to go for doctors with families who rely on the one salary. You are within an hour’s reach of the major cities of Liverpool and Manchester for transport, cultural or entertainment purposes. The town you will be based in comes with all the typical amenities you need like cafes, restaurants, parks, beaches, supermarkets and shopping centres. The Lake District is only a short drive/train ride away, it includes some stunning natural scenery and charming towns for a weekend away. 

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• GMC registration complete or in process.
• Relevant post graduate qualification (MRCP, PLAB, USMLE, Sri Lankan MD etc.).
• English language qualification (OET or IELTS).
• Two years of previous Registrar experience either overseas or in the UK.
• At least six years of clinical work in a Medicine setting post-graduation.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.