Foundation house officer (FY2) in GASTROENTEROLOGY

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

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.

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Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£42,008 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4731

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

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

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.

Desirable

  • Research degree Evidence of the ability to carry out and complete clinical research

Teaching:

Essential

  • Experience of supervising medical students Informal teaching

Desirable

  • Certificate of medical education

Other:

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

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

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.

Desirable

  • Research degree Evidence of the ability to carry out and complete clinical research

Teaching:

Essential

  • Experience of supervising medical students Informal teaching

Desirable

  • Certificate of medical education

Other:

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical lead

Giovanni Tritto

Giovanni.Tritto@gstt.nhs.uk

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£42,008 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4731

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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