Senior House Officer in Gastroenterology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

The post holders will mainly look after inpatients with Gastroenterological disorders admitted to St Thomas hospital, under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants and specialist trainees. The majority of these patients are admitted to the Gastroenterology ward, with some outliers in other medical and surgical wards. The FY doctors work on a 7-day rota 1:5, covering weekdays and weekends from 8.30 am to 9 pm. There are no night shifts and there is no general medical on call.

Main duties of the job

About us

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:

Put patients first

Take pride in what they do

Respect others

Strive to be the best

Act with integrity

Our values and behaviours framework describe what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and GTIntranet.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4818

Job locations

St Thomas Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

The post holders will part of the team looking after inpatients with Gastroenterological disorder admitted to St Thomas hospital, under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants and specialist trainees. The majority of these patients are admitted to the Gastroenterology ward, with some outliers in other medical and surgical wards. The FY doctors work on a 7-day rota 1:5, covering weekdays and weekends from 8.30 am to 9 pm. There are no night shifts.

Involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit and quality improvement projects will be facilitated.

Undertaking the administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities.

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications for the role are received. Please be sure to register your interest and submit you application as soon as you possibly can to avoid any disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

Involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit and quality improvement projects will be facilitated.

Undertaking the administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

Full GMC Registration with licence to practice MBBS of equivalent MRCP part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

Other relevant postgraduate qualifications

Clinical Experience

Essential

Hospital based experience in Acute and General Medicine Clinical experience in basic gastroenterology

Desirable

At least 6 months of post graduate experience in Gastroenterology

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives

Research:

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.

Desirable

Research degree Evidence of the ability to carry out and complete clinical research

Teaching

Essential

Experience of supervising medical students Informal teaching

Other:

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

Experience in clinical guideline development, Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

Full GMC Registration with licence to practice MBBS of equivalent MRCP part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

Other relevant postgraduate qualifications

Clinical Experience

Essential

Hospital based experience in Acute and General Medicine Clinical experience in basic gastroenterology

Desirable

At least 6 months of post graduate experience in Gastroenterology

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives

Research:

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.

Desirable

Research degree Evidence of the ability to carry out and complete clinical research

Teaching

Essential

Experience of supervising medical students Informal teaching

Other:

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

Experience in clinical guideline development, Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

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.