Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology to join its progressive department in Cornwall. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration, MRCP (UK) or equivalent, and experience in gastroenterology. Your role will involve maintaining clinical standards, developing skills, and teaching medical students. Join a supportive environment within a leading healthcare provider while enjoying a great quality of life in Cornwall's beautiful surroundings.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Extensive educational links

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a full licence to practice required.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent necessary.
• Experience in teaching medical students and peers essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in managing gastroenterology patients.
• Develop subspecialty interests and skills.
• Participate in teaching and training for medical students and post-graduates.

Skills

Teaching

Experience in Clinical Audit

Experience within Gastroenterology

Education

GMC Registration with full licence to practice

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology

Applications are invited for the position of Specialty Doctor at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. The post offered will be dependent on your experience within a Gastroenterology department.

An exciting opportunity is available to join a large, progressive, teaching hospital Gastroenterology department in Cornwall. The successful candidate will join a team of ten luminal gastroenterologists and four hepatologists. We deliver a broad set of specialty and subspecialty services supported by state‑of‑the‑art equipment and excellent access to all required support services. The department has strong links with other units within the South West Peninsula and also with large units around the country.

Previous experience within Gastroenterology at Specialty Doctor level is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
• To develop subspecialty interests and skills supported as required by the department.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the Gastroenterology department.
• Teaching and training of medical students and post‑graduate doctors.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, and our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations—including NHS Kernow and NHS England—to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities, it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity checks.
• Professional registration and qualification checks.
• Employment history and reference checks.
• Work health assessments.
• Criminal record check standards.
• Right to work checks.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with a full licence to practice.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g., MD or PhD.
• GMC Specialist Register or working towards CESR qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Teaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT).
• Experience of working within Gastroenterology.
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Train the Trainers course.
• Management course.