This is a new permanent post for a Specialist Doctor in Gastroenterology to join the existing team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

It is anticipated that this post will 10 programmed activities (PAs) each week. If suitable applicants are interested, posts may be filled on a part-time, flexible or job share basis.

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Gastroenterology department is to deliver excellent clinical care in the field of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

Please note the simulation date is 29/1/25 and the interview date is 12/2/25.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to work independently to provide general gastroenterology clinical care along with endoscopic services to patients at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and its outlying clinics/endoscopy hubs. There will be an opportunity to develop and deliver subspecialty services and any of these (IBD, nutrition, hepatology, HPB medicine, interventional endoscopy etc.) would be considered.

A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including overseas will also be accepted.

About us

Responsibilities:

Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of our Gastroenterology Department

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

Flexibility of duties i.e. assisting with emergency endoscopy.

Contribution to the out-of-hours endoscopy rota

The post holders will provide service work to maintain either endoscopy and/or clinic waits to comply with national and local targets

The post holders will support Consultants with the provision of inpatient care to patients on the Gastroenterology ward and other acute medical areas where required.

Where appropriate, to participate in the development of research within service

To facilitate teaching and training within the department

Participation and involvement in clinical governance, quality improvement and other business in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy department

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan will largely be expected to include 7 clinical sessions per week. Although all doctors within the department work to the framework of a job plan, there is a longstanding culture that applies the spirit of the contract where colleagues cross-cover sessions in most areas to support leave or sickness and to help maintain the smooth working and efficiency of the department.

The team of Specialist Gastroenterologists is growing. As we recruit, the job plan will likely adapt to providing a month of ward care on a rotational basis with reduced clinics and endoscopy lists. This aims to improve continuity of care on the wards, optimise service provision, allow cross-cover for sickness, leave, study leave absences whilst continuing to support the personal and professional development of the team.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, knowledge & skills

Essential

• A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including overseas will also be accepted.
• Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
• Endoscopy procedures - UGI and LGI
• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice

Desirable

• Higher or advanced training in any subspecialty interest areas

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
• Undertake audits and present data as required
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

• Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

• Educational qualification
• Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals

Patient Experience

Essential

• Contributes to improving patients experience
• See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

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