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Job summary

Main area
Gastroentrology
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent: On-call
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (on-call)
Job ref
245-MEDSDGAST-06-23-I
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside General Hospital
Town
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialty Doctor - Gastroenterology

Specialty Doctor

Job overview

Speciality Doctor - Gastroenterology

10 PA's - Permanent contract

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a Specialty Doctor inÌý Gastroenterology to work within our Adult Medicine department.Ìý

The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Gastroenterology Department and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.ÌýÌý

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Main duties of the job

To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics and participation in Endoscopy sessions.

Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.

The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.

The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical work.

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Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.Ìý

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:Ìý

  • SafetyÌý
  • CareÌý
  • RespectÌý
  • CommunicationÌý
  • LearningÌý

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.Ìý

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.Ìý

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.Ìý

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.Ìý

ÌýThe person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Ìý

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent o Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an CT2/ ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent)
  • GMC registration and license to practice
  • IT Skills
  • Effective decision making.
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment.
  • Experience in audit.
  • Experience of teaching/educational supervision.
  • Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
  • Written communication in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous significant experience in Gastroenterology
  • MRCP (Part 2)
  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
  • Evidence of attendance to ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Foster FriendlyNorth West BAMEAccredited Menopause Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Pastoral Care Quality Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vinod Patel
Job title
Lead Gastroenterology Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07940530562