Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroentrology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent: On-call
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (on-call)
- Job ref
- 245-MEDSDGAST-06-23-G
- Employer
- Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tameside General Hospital
- Town
- Ashton-Under-Lyne
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor - Gastroenterology
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Speciality Doctor - Gastroenterology
10PA's - Permanent contract
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology to work within our Adult Medicine department.
The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Gastroenterology Department and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.
Main duties of the job
To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics and participation in Endoscopy sessions.
Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.
The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical work.
Working for our organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The monitoring of the quality of service given by Gastroenterology which will include clinical audits.
Active participation at various committees and working groups.
Participation in development of medical treatment protocols.
Professional supervision under Consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within the Division.
Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management adhering to time frames.
Demonstrating an involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
Contributing to collaborating with Clinical colleagues.
Ensuring own practice is up to date. This will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.
Complying with data protection.
Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Hours of duty are the equivalent of 10 Programmed Activities per week plus On Call (Currently 2 PA’s).
Clinical sessions to be based in Outpatients/Endoscopy or in Admitted areas as required
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent o Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an CT2/ ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent)
- GMC registration and license to practice
- IT Skills
- Effective decision making.
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment.
- Experience in audit.
- Experience of teaching/educational supervision.
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Desirable criteria
- Previous significant experience in Gastroenterology
- MRCP (Part 2)
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of attendance to ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vinod Patel
- Job title
- Lead Gastroenterology Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07940530562
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