Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Grade Registrar LED - Gastroenterology

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Gastroenterology department at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical team.

Applicants will be offered a 12-month post at registrar level in Gastroenterology, with a commitment to the GIM registrar on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work at the level of a newly appointed Gastroenterology registrar within our team. This will include

  • regular ward rounds and review of patients with Gastroenterological conditions
  • supporting the resident doctors and other members of the MDT with care of inpatients
  • undertaking outpatient clinics (with direct or indirect supervision)
  • supporting our daycase unit in the management of outpatients
  • undertaking paracentesis and support the training of other resident doctors
  • attending MDT's and other appropriate clinical meetings
  • supporting medical students who attend placement within Gastroenterology
  • There is the opportunity to engage in endoscopy training depending on the candidates wishes and background experience
  • To continue to develop their training in terms of GMC good medical practice - QIP, research etc
  • To undertake GIM medical-on calls at the level of medical SpR as described

You will be expected to abide by the code set out in the GMC "Good Medical Practice" and to continue to improve on the generic competencies outlined in the Foundation Programme.

See job description for further information.

About us

The Gastroenterology department consists of:

9 Consultant Gastroenterologists

3 Specialist registrars

Minimum staffing level of 3 other doctors composed of foundation trainees, IMT's and trust doctors.

Wide range of allied health professionals including specialist nurses, dieticians and clinical endoscopists.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7277692-CW

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate would be working at IMT3/ST4-equivalent level within the Gastroenterology department. The role includes participation in the 1:12 General (Internal) Medicine registrar rota.

To support the wards within GIM and Gastroenterology

To support our outpatient and Unit (Hutchings) with Gastroenterology practical procedures and supervision of junior team drains

To undertake outpatient Gastroenterology clinics

To have opportunity to train in diagnostic endoscopy or continue to perform endoscopic procedures (depending on applicants prior experience and career aspirations)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate would be working at IMT3/ST4-equivalent level within the Gastroenterology department. The role includes participation in the 1:12 General (Internal) Medicine registrar rota.

To support the wards within GIM and Gastroenterology

To support our outpatient and Unit (Hutchings) with Gastroenterology practical procedures and supervision of junior team drains

To undertake outpatient Gastroenterology clinics

To have opportunity to train in diagnostic endoscopy or continue to perform endoscopic procedures (depending on applicants prior experience and career aspirations)

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • GMC
  • NHS experience
  • UK experience
  • IMT Level 3 (or equivalent) working experience

Desirable

  • MRCP membership
  • Experience managing patients with gastro conditions (IP & OP)
  • Experience in Endoscopy
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • GMC
  • NHS experience
  • UK experience
  • IMT Level 3 (or equivalent) working experience

Desirable

  • MRCP membership
  • Experience managing patients with gastro conditions (IP & OP)
  • Experience in Endoscopy

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist

Luke Summers

lukesummers@nhs.net

01803655592

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7277692-CW

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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