Specialty Doctor - Gastroenterology

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England seeks a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology. This position involves participating in outpatient clinics, conducting diagnostic tests, and managing ward rounds. The role requires GMC registration and significant Gastroenterology experience, along with skills in communication and IT. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, 27-33 days of annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Experience in teaching and educational supervision is preferred.
• Significant experience in Gastroenterology necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outpatient activities including medical management.
• Organize the ward including diagnosis and treatment.
• Supervise and train Ward Junior Medical Staff.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication and liaison skills

Initiative and judgment

Written communication

Education

GMC registration and license to practice

MRCP (Part 1)

ALS (or equivalent)

MRCP (Part 2)

Job description

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Gastroenterology

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Speciality Doctor - Gastroenterology 10 PA's - Permanent contract

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice
• MRCP (Part 1)
• ALS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (Part 2)

Experience

• Previous significant experience in Gastroenterology
• Experience of teaching/educational supervision
• Experience in audit
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Skills

• IT Skills
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment.
• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
• Written communication in a clear and concise manner.

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.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust