About this role
Job summary
This post is an excellent opportunity for a doctor who is pursuing a career in gastroenterology but requires more experience before joining the specialist training programme.
This is a less than full time post (80%).
We are looking for a motivated candidate and are committed to supporting them in progressing towards successful application to the gastroenterology specialist training programme.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post are primarily focussed on supporting the management of the in-patient gastroenterology bed base, which currently consists of a dedicated 19 bed ward. Alongside this, you would support the delivery of a 'hot clinic' for urgent assessment of outpatients and follow up of recently discharged patients.
Alongside this, the post holder will contribute to the out-of-hours general medical rota.
The post-holder will work alongside 3 speciality trainees to deliver this work, leaving ample opportunity for gaining valuable experience in endoscopy (we have supported non-training doctors in endoscopy training), outpatients and service development/audit.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience relevant to the specialty Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development Clinical governance / audit experience Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk Out of hours experience relevant to job (Acute medical on-call)
Desirable
Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
Skills Essential
Practical skills in relation to the speciality Proven ability to work in different clinical settings Clear communication skills Organisation and planning Empathy and sensitivity All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post Evidence of completion of core medical training MRCP completed
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.
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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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Bradford
BD9 6DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)