Locally Employed Doctor in Gastroenterology ST6-ST8

Job overview

This is one of several posts to promote the delivery of the well-established acute and gastroenterology service and enhance our patient outcomes. The post can be based at either of our main sites and we have established patterns of cross site working.

These posts will suit enthusiastic resident doctors looking to develop and use their skills in medicine and gain expertise in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology. The post-holder will be part of a EWTD and New Deal compliant 24/7 shift rota in medicine. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already well-established service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and surrounding areas and will be working under consultant supervision.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months as per the conditions.

Main duties of the job

• The successful applicant will be expected to work cross site at Doncaster Royal Infirmary as well as Bassetlaw District General Hospital and will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of gastroenterology and medical services across Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospitals.
• The appointee will actively participate in the local educational programme of  undergraduate as well as postgraduate training.
• Provision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services within the Hospital with responsibility for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness within the Gastroenterology department.
• Close working with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to assist in providing high quality patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description. and Person Specification.