Specialist Doctor in Gastroenterology

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our established team of gastroenterologists and specialist nurses delivering high-quality patient care across Shropshire, Wrekin and Mid Wales. The role requires full GMC registration and substantial experience in gastroenterology.

We value a commitment to excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration and the ability to work flexibly to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Minimum of 12 years' medical work since qualification, with at least six years in Gastroenterology.
• Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will be accepted.

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP or equivalent

Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent

PhD, MD, or higher education qualification

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent

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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We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.