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Job summary

Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
223-SG13A
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£96,990 - £107,155 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2024 08:00

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Specialist in Gastroenterology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our existing team of accomplished Gastroenterologists and Specialist Nurses who have a passion for delivering high quality care to our patients in the county of Shropshire, Wrekin and Mid Wales. The department offers extensive opportunities to work independently and alongside consultants both in a clinic environment and in Endoscopy, with access to complex procedures, modern equipment and specialist interests.
The Specialist in Gastroenterology will be appointed to the reformed Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialists (England) 2021 which will provide opportunity for progression for highly experienced specialty doctors and senior registrars and offers a positive and fulfilling career choice. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role

Main duties of the job

Clinical
•    To provide specialist care for Gastroenterology/Hepatology patients including, in-patients, in-reach/review of referrals, day unit treatments, out-patient clinics and endoscopy lists.
•    To provide service work to maintain endoscopy and clinic waits to comply with national and local targets.
•    Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions
•    To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of Gastroenterology.
•    Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
•    To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
•    To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
•    To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
•    To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the Specialty Doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a Specialty Doctor’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
•    9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. 
•    1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.
The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  • MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
  • Advanced List Support (ALS) or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
  • PhD, MD or evidence of higher education qualification

Entry Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Gastroenterology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr.Charlotte Hunt
Job title
Clinical Director for Gastroenterology
Email address
[email protected]
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