Job summary
We are currently recruiting innovative and enthusiastic GPs across the Midlands to join an exciting new programme aimed at developing GPwER in Gastroenterology. We are offering a 24-month training programme to support the development of several GPwER in Gastroenterology across the Midlands. You do not need any prior Gastroenterology training to be eligible for this role. You will work alongside a Gastroenterologist at your local hospital in an outpatient clinic for 1 session per week, learning to consult patients with general Gastroenterology presentations in a supervised and supported environment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilitieso The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Gastroenterology Service.o The successful applicant will be expected to complement the specialist interests of the existing Gastroenterologists within the County.o To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be for 1.5 sessions per week as below in year 1 and 1 session per week in year 2 1 session of clinical experience within Gastroenterology outpatient clinic. This clinical session will be flexible around the availability of the GP / Consultant supervising the role. (Year 1 and 2) 0.5 session of clinical learning, to include a 12-month education programme delivered online. This will include a mixture of teaching sessions (usually delivered on Wednesday afternoons on a monthly basis), interactive case studies, written assignments and self-directed learning. (only during year 1)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be for 1.5 sessions per week as below in year 1 and 1 session per week in year 2 1 session of clinical experience within Gastroenterology outpatient clinic. This clinical session will be flexible around the availability of the GP / Consultant supervising the role. (Year 1 and 2) 0.5 session of clinical learning, to include a 12-month education programme delivered online. This will include a mixture of teaching sessions (usually delivered on Wednesday afternoons on a monthly basis), interactive case studies, written assignments and self-directed learning. (only during year 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a degree in medicine that is recognised by the GMC (General Medical Council)
- To be a fully qualified GP holding MRCGP
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience/qualification in Gastroenterology
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Ability to take a whole systems approach to Gastroenterology work within the context of the hospital as a whole
- Currently working as a GP in a clinical capacity within the Trust area
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Familiar with the current structure of the health system, as well as recent initiatives and changes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a degree in medicine that is recognised by the GMC (General Medical Council)
- To be a fully qualified GP holding MRCGP
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience/qualification in Gastroenterology
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Ability to take a whole systems approach to Gastroenterology work within the context of the hospital as a whole
- Currently working as a GP in a clinical capacity within the Trust area
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Familiar with the current structure of the health system, as well as recent initiatives and changes
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).
