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Paediatric Gastroenterology and General Paediatrics

Provision together with clinical colleagues of a comprehensive paediatric gastroenterology service. This will include participation in the general paediatric tier 2 rota, Diagnosis, assessment and management of common paediatric gastroenterology problems including constipation, IBD, eating disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux and eosinophilic esophagitis. The post holder will be expected to have or to develop a special interest in paediatric gastroenterology.

Main duties of the job

You will be encouraged to work with colleagues to manage the daily business of the Directorate and to develop the service in accordance with the Trust’s strategic direction and take part in meetings and other activities as agreed with the Clinical Director. 

You are responsible for you own health and safety in that you must comply with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures, which are in place.  In addition, you have a duty to any other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately. 

You are expected to work within the policies and procedures, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. 

Programmed activities (based on a whole time post)

 Full time/job share 9.996 PAs including 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).

The content of these activities are subject to negotiation and agreement within the Directorate.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.