Specialty Doctor Gastroenterology

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Blackburn seeks an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in the Digestive Diseases Directorate. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive environment, focusing on gastroenterology and endoscopy, while managing outpatient clinics and inpatient care. Applicants must have a minimum of four years of pertinent training, experience in gastroenterology, and the ability to supervise junior staff. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in an award-winning healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of post-registration training in a relevant field.
• Ability to deliver independent endoscopy lists.
• Experience in audit participation and understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Run outpatient clinics under consultant supervision.
• Participate in endoscopy and patient management.
• Supervise junior medical staff and participate in clinical audits.

Skills

Gastroenterology experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Full registration with General Medical Council

MRCP

Higher qualification (M.D. or MSc)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor in the Digestive Diseases Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for doctor with experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy to develop their skills in a supportive and progressive environment supporting delivery of high quality care for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

For entry to the Specialty Doctor grade, applicants must have at least four years of post- registration training, of which at least two years must be in a specialty training programme in Gastroenterology, or must be able to demonstrate comparable skills and competencies

The applicant should be keen, hardworking and have willingness to work flexibly as a team member.

Main duties of the job

The post offers a balance of endoscopy, inpatient and outpatient work. The post holder will run outpatient clinics, have responsibility for patients on the ward, participate in endoscopy and will work closely with colleagues in delivering and developing the services locally.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job responsibilities

• OP clinicsand all associated reviews/responses under consultant supervision and guidance
• Triage of primary care referrals / A&G referrals
• Independent endoscopy sessions (elective and/or inpatient)
• To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards at RBH in partnership and consultant colleagues.
• The post holder is expected to supervise junior medical staff and have continuing in- patient responsibility in conjunction with the members of junior doctors medical team
• Participation in clinical audit
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• To attend meetings of the Directorate of Gastroenterology and any other pertinent management meetings as deemed necessary.
• The duties outlined above are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

• Educational Qualifications - Full registration with General Medical Council
• Professional /Occupational Qualifications - MRCP, or should have evidence of active participation towards MRCP exam
• Gastroenterology experience
• Awareness of basic research methods and participation in audit
• Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.
• Supervision - Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Teamwork - Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
• A higher qualification e.g. M.D. or MSc.
• Signed off to deliver independent endoscopy lists
• Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area.
• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
• Previous research projects/publications
• Previous participation in a management role
• Experience in appraisal and mentoring

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.