Consultant Gastroenterologist

Jointly responsible for the provision of Gastroenterology to the population of North Tyneside and Northumberland. The post holder will be encouraged to develop special interests to complement the other members of the department and will work with managers and professional colleagues in ensuring maximum efficiency of the service.

Manage personal workload in such a way to ensure where possible service contract levels are achieved. Participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues for periods of annual, sickness and study leave, except for prolonged absence where locum cover may be necessary.Provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care and assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.Maintain an awareness and commitment to organisational priorities and ensure these are communicated effectively to colleagues and staff. Engage constructive debates about organisational issues through a willingness to interact positively with managers showing mutual respect to ensure a similar level of respect in turn.

Recruitment for this post will be via an Assessment Centre over one day.Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of recruitment to ensure we attract and employ the very best of candidates. To meet this standard we have developed a detailed and thorough selection event for our shortlisted candidates.The recruitment process for the vacancy you have applied for is based upon the following key elements: A competency based recruitment interview The completion of two behavioural / thinking style psychometric tests which will be validated as part of the recruitment interview A clinical assessment which will be validated with you at the recruitment interview An opportunity for you to meet the team and visit the department