Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Gastroenterology

Job overview

GI Medicine at MFT is undergoing one of the most significant periods of investment and transformation in its history, backed by sustained funding, we are expanding our services with a substantial increase in substantive clinical, nursing, allied health and administrative roles. This investment is focused on building a stable, future-proof workforce, reducing reliance on insourcing, and creating roles that are properly supported, well-resourced and designed for the long term.

As part of  this investment, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic doctor who will work at registrar (ST) level in the department of Gastroenterology at North Manchester General Hospital to support the Gastroenterology wards and out-patient clinical activity.

We are equally committed to training, development and career progression.

GI Medicine operates as a managed single service MSS across North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH), Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital (TGH). All roles will be expected to work across sites as part of a collaborative, cross-site working ethos that promotes shared learning, consistency of care and flexibility within job planning.  There will also be an expectation of some evening and weekend working on a rota basis, particularly to support endoscopy and elective services.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Appointment for Services (LAS) in gastro/GIM. The appointee will join a team of eight gastroenterologists in a dynamic, thriving department providing gastroenterology and endoscopy services to the population of South Manchester and beyond. The focus of the role is within endoscopy, and the postholder will work alongside the Consultants who provide tertiary endoscopy services to acquire new skills in a supportive learning environment.

A comprehensive and expanding endoscopy service is provided by the Trust; all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic modalities are performed including EUS and capsule endoscopy and a tertiary ERCP service.  There is a gastroenterologist led nutrition support team and close collaboration with our colleagues in the departments of Surgery, Radiology and Histopathology. In addition, the Trust houses a tertiary Functional Bowel Disorder Service including hypnotherapy with a state-of-the-art neurogastroenterology laboratory undertaking procedures including EAUS, anorectal physiology testing and HRM with impedence pH monitoring.

The appointee will have the opportunity to attend Endoscopy as well as ward rounds and research . The appointee will be on a GIM on call rota with. The postholder will have ample opportunity to acquire practical acute medical skills.

Applications must be supported by evidence of admittance to the GMC registration and show commitment to attaining MRCP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.