Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Gastroenterology

The closing date is 03 August 2025

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Job summary

  • A 1 year contract for a speciality doctor working in gastroenterology
  • Following a period of training and shadowing the post holder will hold 2 x clinics and up to 2 x endoscopy lists per week
  • Work under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants to provide inpatient cover on our wards, includingo Reviewing inpatients cared for by another speciality whose team have requested gastroenterology inputo Acute inpatient endoscopy
  • Participate in the GI bleed rota
  • Regular commitment to outpatient gastroenterology clinics and /or hepatology clinics. Most of our clinics are face to face but there is also capacity for phoneand video clinics. Airedale as a trust is renowned for its expertise in telemedicine.

Main duties of the job

Attend regular endoscopy audit and business meetings.

Input into endoscopy training for our MDT colleagues where appropriate.

Participating in managing referrals to gastroenterology from primary care and other specialities - triage of referrals, advice and guidance etc (full training will be provided).

Extension of contract also possible at same grade if both applicant and hospital in agreement to continue.

In terms of providing cover from an upper GI Bleed perspective; there is a 1 in 7 on call. There is no commitment to the General Medicine on call rota.

Participate in research, audit and service development within the department and support undertaking of clinical trials as required.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7344382

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • Higher degree (PhD; MD) or MPhil
  • Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience covering GI bleed rota

Desirable

  • Independently managing GI rota and out of hours on call
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • Higher degree (PhD; MD) or MPhil
  • Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience covering GI bleed rota

Desirable

  • Independently managing GI rota and out of hours on call

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Richard Shenderey

r.shenderey@nhs.net

01535292368

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7344382

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


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