Locally Employed Doctor in Gastroenterology (ST3-5 Level)

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Locally Employed Doctor in Gastroenterology at ST3-5 Level. This position offers an opportunity to enhance skills in a supportive environment and contribute to high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant clinical experience and a passion for learning. The position comes with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and hold a Licence to Practise.
• At least 6 months gastroenterology experience.
• Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the local educational programme.
• Provide Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services within the Hospital.
• Work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.

Skills

Clinical experience in gastroenterology

Ability to offer expert clinical opinions

Willingness to learn from colleagues

Education

MBchB/MBBS or equivalent

Completion of Core Training in Medicine

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Locally Employed Doctor in Gastroenterology (ST3-5 Level)

Closing date: 12 November 2025

This is one of several posts to promote the delivery of the well-established acute and gastroenterology service and enhance our patient outcomes. The post can be based at either of our main sites and we have established patterns of cross site working.

These posts will suit enthusiastic resident doctors looking to develop and use their skills in medicine and gain expertise in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology. The post-holder will be part of a EWTD and New Deal compliant 24/7 shift rota in medicine. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already well-established service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and surrounding areas and will be working under consultant supervision.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months as per the conditions.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will actively participate in the local educational programme of undergraduate as well as postgraduate training.
• Provision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services within the Hospital with responsibility for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness within the Gastroenterology department.
• Close working with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to assist in providing high quality patient care.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Pleas ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of Core Training or equivalent in Medicine
• Applicants must have full GMC registration and continue to hold a Licence to Practise

Experience and Achievements

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology expected of a doctor at ST3 - ST5 and above level
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the Speciality and to support the junior medical staff and nursing team.
• Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post
• At least 6 months gastroenterology experience
• Ability and willingness to learn from colleagues, senior and other sources.

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

• Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others

General

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY

• Inclusive/Peron centred/Empowering/Accountable and collaborative/Attentive listening/Integrity and honesty/Courage and positivity

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Teaching and Training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of medical students, junior colleagues and other healthcare professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT