Job summary
We are looking to appoint aSpecialty Doctor in Gastroenterology, based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT).
A medical degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution. Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise. A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to run and clinically manage new and follow up patients in Gastroenterology outpatient clinics for both routine and urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway patients. The post holder would also be required to perform endoscopic procedures when fully competent (training can be provided in full for endoscopic procedures).
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit
www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. The post holder will be required to run and clinically manage new and follow up patients in Gastroenterology outpatient clinics for both routine and urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway patients. The post holder would also be required to perform endoscopic procedures when fully competent (training can be provided in full for endoscopic procedures).
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. The post holder will be required to run and clinically manage new and follow up patients in Gastroenterology outpatient clinics for both routine and urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway patients. The post holder would also be required to perform endoscopic procedures when fully competent (training can be provided in full for endoscopic procedures).
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Qualifications required for post - MRCP (equivalent)
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- Skills set in line with a Gastroenterology Registrar with evidence of endoscopy training
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Fellowship or equivalent
- Wider experience in different units
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
- Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
Teaching and training
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Qualifications required for post - MRCP (equivalent)
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- Skills set in line with a Gastroenterology Registrar with evidence of endoscopy training
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Fellowship or equivalent
- Wider experience in different units
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
- Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
Teaching and training
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
