ConsultantGastroenterology

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist (General)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Shrewsbury

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our existing team. The Department of Gastroenterology provides a service to the county of Shropshire and Mid Wales and currently consists of 13 Consultant Gastroenterologists and 1 Consultant Hepatologist working across both hospital sites.Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Clinical

To be responsible and work independently for the continuing care of patients alongside consultant staff.

To participate in the Gastroenterology on call rota.

To work independently caring for patients with Gastrointestinal complaints, caring out a mixture of emergency and elective care

To participate in the audit and governance and support the training of junior medical staff and other staffing groups that care for our patients.

To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist (General)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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To be a core member and participate in the Upper GI / Hepatobiliary Cancer MDT

To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.

To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

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. 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. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. Our Poppy's Promise Commitment We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable

PhD, MD or evidence of higher education qualification
Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)