Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Junior Specialist Doctor - Lower in Gastro - FY1 Level

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

Junior Specialist Doctor (JSD) (Lower) FY1 equivalent

in Gastroenterology

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic doctor to join the Gastroenterology Firm on Ward C8 at MMUH for a period of 4 months.

A ward based role within the Department of Gastroenterology, providing care for patients with primarily Gastroenterology conditions including upper GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, Liver disease, nutrition and GI cancer.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the other doctors, nurses and therapists in the Gastroenterology Firm to look after patients on the Gastroenterology Ward.

Duties will include:

-Clerking patients

-Attending ward rounds

-Ordering investigations

-Documenting in patient electronic records

-Carrying out clinical skills

-Patient discharge summaries

There will also be on-call duties on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£36,616 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7116876

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr I Ghanghro, Specialty Lead/Consultant in Gastroenterology - Telephone Number 0121 554 3801 email address is imran.ghanghro1@nhs.net

Dr S Singal - Consultant in Gastroenterology - Telephone Number 0121 554 3801 email address is saket.singhal@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr I Ghanghro, Specialty Lead/Consultant in Gastroenterology - Telephone Number 0121 554 3801 email address is imran.ghanghro1@nhs.net

Dr S Singal - Consultant in Gastroenterology - Telephone Number 0121 554 3801 email address is saket.singhal@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

  • oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oALS, ATLS, APLS)

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • oExperience equivalent to that of an Foundation Year doctor

Desirable

  • oRecent experience in General Medicine

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • oExperience of conducting clinical audit

Other Requirements

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration and licence to practise
  • oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

  • oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oALS, ATLS, APLS)

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • oExperience equivalent to that of an Foundation Year doctor

Desirable

  • oRecent experience in General Medicine

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • oExperience of conducting clinical audit

Other Requirements

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration and licence to practise
  • oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Gastroenterology

Dr S Singal

saket.singhal@nhs.net

01215543801

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£36,616 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7116876

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


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