Job summary
This post forms part of a large team of 12 Medical Gastroenterology Physicians across two main hospital inpatient sites plus outpatient services at Montagu Hospital.
The post holder will be supported by ward-based postgraduatemedical staff and will share the work with several consultant colleagues.
The post will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and or Bassetlaw District General Hospital where you will participate in a 1 in 8 general medical. There is an option to take part in a 1 in 8 GI bleed on-call rota. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Gastroenterology services across the trust.
Main duties of the job
- Strengthening the delivery of a high quality Gastroenterology Service across the hospital and community
- Forging links between Gastroenterology and Acute Medicine for Acute Patients
- Liaising and developing working policies with relevant hospital departments, local General Practitioners, Nurses and Paramedical Staff
- Developing innovative practices in clinical patient management focusing on high quality care and emphasis on community management where appropriate
- Developing the use of nurse practitioners and paramedical staff in the hospital and community
- Developing a subspecialty interest
- Maintain close links with Gastroenterology colleagues including at the other two sites
- Provide a 7 day service with colleagues as resources allow
- Teaching and Training undergraduates as well as postgraduates
- Quality Assurance of the service and individual practice
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, residentsmedical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The complete Job description / Person Specification and Job plan for this post is in the attached documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The complete Job description / Person Specification and Job plan for this post is in the attached documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Gastroenterology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Gastro Intestinal and common medical conditions
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Gastroenterology
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
Essential
- Inclusive/ Person centred/ Empowering/ Accountable and collaborative/ Attentive listening/ Integrity and honesty/ Courage and positivity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Gastroenterology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Gastro Intestinal and common medical conditions
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Gastroenterology
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
Essential
- Inclusive/ Person centred/ Empowering/ Accountable and collaborative/ Attentive listening/ Integrity and honesty/ Courage and positivity
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
