About this role
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.
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
Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patient's agenda
Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient
Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations including radiological tests, biochemistry and haematology tests and basic microbiological tests
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management, with focus on effective communication
Main duties of the job
Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high quality patient care:
Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required
Participating in ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as timetabled
Referring on to specialty inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system
Completing discharge summaries
Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
Supervising medical students
Complying with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
About us
8 Consultant Gastroenterologists
3 Specialist registrars
Minimum staffing level of 4 other doctors composed of foundation trainees, IMT's and trust doctors.
Wide range of allied health professionals including specialist nurses, dieticians and clinical endoscopists.
This is an exciting time to join the team with lots of opportunity for involvement in service development, QI, and research with the rapid evolution of the virtual ward and introduction of national lung cancer screening. We are also a research-active department with a range of opportunities for involvement in a variety of clinical trials.
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
Knowledge Essential
Competence in basic clinical procedures Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload Aware of own limitations Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the importance of working effectively in teams Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS Computer-literate Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care Ability to practise evidence-based medicine Evidence of continuous professional development
Communication Essential
Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English Able to communicate effectively in a medical context Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and staff Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS Evidence of communication skills multidisciplinary colleagues Experience of working in team
Desirable
Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS Evidence of communication skills
Qualifications Essential
Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Satisfactory completion of foundation training/post or equivalent ALS training or equivalent Registration with the GMC at time of starting the post
Desirable
12 Months continuous experience within the NHS Experience at IMT level in a relevant medical specialty
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)