Speciality Doctor – Gastroenterology

Location: Northern Ireland
Department: Gastroenterology
Salary: £61,542 – £99,216 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology to join a Gastroenterology team in Northern Ireland

The successful candidate will work closely with Consultant Gastroenterologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality Gastroenterology and General Medicine services.

The role will involve caring for general medical inpatients, managing Gastroenterology referrals, participating in outpatient clinics and attending endoscopy lists, initially in a training capacity.

While this is a full-time position, applications from candidates interested in part-time or job-share arrangements are also welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology, your responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the Gastroenterology team to provide care for general medical inpatients and Gastroenterology referrals.
• Participating in Gastroenterology outpatient clinics.
• Attending endoscopy lists, initially in a training capacity.
• Taking clinical and professional responsibility for patients under your care.
• Keeping patients and, where appropriate, their carers informed about their condition and treatment.
• Involving patients and carers in decisions regarding treatment and care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and providing appropriate reports.
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Participating in medical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining professional knowledge, skills and clinical competencies.
• Supporting the teaching and development of Doctors in Training, undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
• Participating in clinical audit, research and continuing professional development activities.
• Maintaining professional standards in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to Practice, or be able to obtain this by the time of appointment.
• Have at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent experience gained on a part-time or flexible basis.
• Have completed at least two years within a specialty training programme or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in a relevant specialty, or demonstrate equivalent experience and competencies.
• Have knowledge of evidence-based approaches to clinical care.
• Understand the implications and importance of clinical governance.
• Demonstrate an interest in teaching and research.
• Be able to lead and promote high standards of patient care.
• Be able to adapt and develop strategies in response to changing service demands.
• Be willing to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to train and supervise medical undergraduate and postgraduate colleagues effectively.
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in Northern Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.*

Desirable Requirements

It would be advantageous for applicants to:

• Hold a higher postgraduate diploma or qualification such as MRCP, DGM or equivalent.
• Hold current ALS certification.
• Have undertaken formal training in teaching methods.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will work closely with and receive day-to-day supervision from a Consultant Gastroenterologist.

Support is available for continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation. The role includes access to mentoring and opportunities to participate in teaching, research, clinical audit and quality improvement.

The post includes up to 30 days of paid study leave within a three-year period, subject to the applicable arrangements.

Job Plan

The indicative job plan consists of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):

• 9 PAs – Direct Clinical Care
• 1 PA – Supporting Professional Activities
• On-call: N/A

The final job plan may be adjusted following discussion with the clinical manager to meet service requirements.

Benefits

The position includes employment benefits associated with an NHS/HSC medical post, including:

• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave, increasing according to relevant experience and service.
• Up to 30 days’ paid study leave over a three-year period.
• NHS/HSC pension access.
• NHS indemnity.
• Support for continuing professional development.
• Annual appraisal and revalidation support.
• Access to mentoring.
• Potential relocation support where appropriate.
• Flexible working options, subject to the requirements of the role.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and professional doctor who is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based patient care.

You should be comfortable working collaboratively with consultants, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning, clinical governance and service improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within Gastroenterology and General Medicine while working within an established clinical team.

The driving requirement may be waived for a suitable applicant with a disability that prevents them from driving, provided appropriate alternative arrangements can be made to meet the full requirements of the role.