Job summary
This is a new permanent post for a Specialist Doctor in Gastroenterology to join the existing team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
It is anticipated that this post will 10 programmed activities (PAs) each week. If suitable applicants are interested, posts may be filled on a part-time, flexible or job share basis.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Gastroenterology department is to deliver excellent clinical care in the field of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
Please note the simulation date is 29/1/25 and the interview date is 12/2/25.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to work independently to provide general gastroenterology clinical care along with endoscopic services to patients at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and its outlying clinics/endoscopy hubs. There will be an opportunity to develop and deliver subspecialty services and any of these (IBD, nutrition, hepatology, HPB medicine, interventional endoscopy etc.) would be considered.
A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including overseas will also be accepted.
About us
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of our Gastroenterology Department
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
- Flexibility of duties i.e. assisting with emergency endoscopy.
- Contribution to the out-of-hours endoscopy rota
- The post holders will provide service work to maintain either endoscopy and/or clinic waits to comply with national and local targets
- The post holders will support Consultants with the provision of inpatient care to patients on the Gastroenterology ward and other acute medical areas where required.
- Where appropriate, to participate in the development of research within service
- To facilitate teaching and training within the department
- Participation and involvement in clinical governance, quality improvement and other business in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy department
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will largely be expected to include 7 clinical sessions per week. Although all doctors within the department work to the framework of a job plan, there is a longstanding culture that applies the spirit of the contract where colleagues cross-cover sessions in most areas to support leave or sickness and to help maintain the smooth working and efficiency of the department.
The team of Specialist Gastroenterologists is growing. As we recruit, the job plan will likely adapt to providing a month of ward care on a rotational basis with reduced clinics and endoscopy lists. This aims to improve continuity of care on the wards, optimise service provision, allow cross-cover for sickness, leave, study leave absences whilst continuing to support the personal and professional development of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will largely be expected to include 7 clinical sessions per week. Although all doctors within the department work to the framework of a job plan, there is a longstanding culture that applies the spirit of the contract where colleagues cross-cover sessions in most areas to support leave or sickness and to help maintain the smooth working and efficiency of the department.
The team of Specialist Gastroenterologists is growing. As we recruit, the job plan will likely adapt to providing a month of ward care on a rotational basis with reduced clinics and endoscopy lists. This aims to improve continuity of care on the wards, optimise service provision, allow cross-cover for sickness, leave, study leave absences whilst continuing to support the personal and professional development of the team.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, knowledge & skills
Essential
- A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including overseas will also be accepted.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
- Endoscopy procedures - UGI and LGI
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Higher or advanced training in any subspecialty interest areas
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, knowledge & skills
Essential
- A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including overseas will also be accepted.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
- Endoscopy procedures - UGI and LGI
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Higher or advanced training in any subspecialty interest areas
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
