Job summary
The post holders will mainly look after inpatients with Gastroenterological disorders admitted to St Thomas hospital, under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants and specialist trainees. The majority of these patients are admitted to the Gastroenterology ward, with some outliers in other medical and surgical wards. The FY doctors work on a 7-day rota 1:5, covering weekdays and weekends from 8.30 am to 9 pm. There are no night shifts and there is no general medical on call.
They will also support the gastroenterology day unit (GDU), delivering paracentesis to patients with liver disease and other specialist treatments for IBD as well as follow up reviews. To this aim, they will have the opportunity to learn the basics of abdominal ultrasound.
In addition, the post holders will collaborate with one or more specialist services, including inflammatory bowel disease, artificial nutrition or hepatobiliary services, attend specialist clinics and multidisciplinary meetings, observe endoscopy procedures and contribute to the team research and audit portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to include:
The post holders will part of the team looking after inpatients with Gastroenterological disorder admitted to St Thomas hospital, under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants and specialist trainees. The majority of these patients are admitted to the Gastroenterology ward, with some outliers in other medical and surgical wards. The FY doctors work on a 7-day rota 1:5, covering weekdays and weekends from 8.30 am to 9 pm. There are no night shifts.
Involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit and quality improvement projects will be facilitated.
Undertaking the administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities.
About us
Organisational Values:
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
- Put patients first
- Take pride in what they do
- Respect others
- Strive to be the best
- Act with integrity
Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and GTIntranet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
The post holders will part of the team looking after inpatients with Gastroenterological disorder admitted to St Thomas hospital, under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants and specialist trainees. The majority of these patients are admitted to the Gastroenterology ward, with some outliers in other medical and surgical wards. The FY doctors work on a 7-day rota 1:5, covering weekdays and weekends from 8.30 am to 9 pm. There are no night shifts.
Involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit and quality improvement projects will be facilitated.
Undertaking the administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities.
Additional Requirements, Occasional Duties and Responsibilities:
At all times staff must work within the policy guidelines of the Trust. This includes following safe working practices, financial and personnel regulations and the equal opportunities policy.
The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the grading of the post as may be required.
Teaching:
The post holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
The post holders will part of the team looking after inpatients with Gastroenterological disorder admitted to St Thomas hospital, under the supervision of Gastroenterology consultants and specialist trainees. The majority of these patients are admitted to the Gastroenterology ward, with some outliers in other medical and surgical wards. The FY doctors work on a 7-day rota 1:5, covering weekdays and weekends from 8.30 am to 9 pm. There are no night shifts.
Involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit and quality improvement projects will be facilitated.
Undertaking the administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities.
Additional Requirements, Occasional Duties and Responsibilities:
At all times staff must work within the policy guidelines of the Trust. This includes following safe working practices, financial and personnel regulations and the equal opportunities policy.
The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the grading of the post as may be required.
Teaching:
The post holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice, MBBS of equivalent, MRCP part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Hospital based experience in Acute and General Medicine, Clinical experience in basic gastroenterology
Desirable
- At least 6 months of post graduate experience in Gastroenterology
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice, MBBS of equivalent, MRCP part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Hospital based experience in Acute and General Medicine, Clinical experience in basic gastroenterology
Desirable
- At least 6 months of post graduate experience in Gastroenterology
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
