About this role
Job summary
This is a full-time post of Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and is an ideal post for a candidate planning to pursue higher training in Gastroenterology or CESR.
The job will include out-patient gastroenterology clinics, ward work, MDT attendance and quality improvement programmes.
Training opportunities will be provided in endoscopy and support given to enhance career development.
Main duties of the job
Working with colleagues to provide high quality patient care.
Duties will consist of ward work, MDT attendance and gastroenterology out-patient clinics. In addition, other duties will include quality improvement programmes, administration and continuing medical education.
Training opportunities will be provided in endoscopy and once independent in that then duties will be adjusted to include independent endoscopy lists.
Please note that the job plan may change on a weekly basis to maximise training opportunities whilst at the same time ensuring continuity of services.
The successful candidate will be allocated a clinical/ educational supervisor and supported in career development.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues to provide high quality patient care.Duties will consist of ward work, MDT attendance and gastroenterology out-patient clinics. In addition, other duties will include quality improvement programmes, administration and continuing medical education.Training opportunities will be provided in endoscopy and once independent in that then duties will be adjusted to include independent endoscopy lists.Please note that the job plan may change on a weekly basis to maximise training opportunities whilst at the same time ensuring continuity of services.The successful candidate will be allocated a clinical/ educational supervisor and supported in career development.
Any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate either in exceptional circumstances or as part of negotiated adjustments to job description.Compliance with mandatory training, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.
Person Specification
Professional and Multi-Disciplinary Team Working Essential
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional team basis with all levels of staff. Ability to act as an effective role model for junior staff.
Desirable
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the specialty
Clinical Effectiveness & Experience Essential
Operative skills commensurate with middle grade level Be able to accept and knowledge limitations in decision making Be able to identify when senior support is required Experience of working within the NHS in a substantive position
Qualifications Essential
Basic Medical Qualification (i.e. MBBS or equivalent) Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice ATLS/ALS/APLA
Desirable
MRCP
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable
Experience of organising and delivering teaching
Other Requirements Essential
An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
Desirable
Ability to work weekends
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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)