ST4Gastroenterology

Trust Resident Doctor ST4 (MN37) - Gastroenterology, Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford

Salary

£52,291 – £67,610

Posted

7 weeks ago

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology. This is a full-time permanent post with no on-call commitment, offering an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in gastroenterology within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

The post holder will be expected to work across all three Trust sites: Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and St Albans City Hospital.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering comprehensive care to patients within the gastroenterology service. Responsibilities will include:

Managing gastroenterology inpatients, including leading ward rounds, reviewing new admissions, and responding to inpatient referrals across multiple wards.

Supporting the day-to-day running of the gastroenterology ward in collaboration with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Conducting outpatient clinics under consultant supervision.

Exercising clinical judgement in the management of general medical and gastroenterological conditions.

Trust Resident Doctor ST4 (MN37) - Gastroenterology, Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Delivering evidence-based care and responding effectively to emergency and unforeseen clinical situations.

Liaising closely with Consultants and other specialties to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Arranging and undertaking follow-up for discharged patients, including virtual clinics and review of investigation results.

Supervising and teaching resident doctors, medical students, and clinical observers, including training in practical procedures such as ascitic taps/drains and lumbar punctures.

Participating in Clinical Governance meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

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The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the Consultant Gastroenterologist and Upper GI tumour site lead, Dr Paul Wolfson.

The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification.

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With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Wide knowledge in adult general medicine
Wide experience in adult general medicine including on calls
Enthusiasm for teaching An awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives

Desirable

Additional academic qualification eg BSc
Knowledge and understanding of GI disease in the in-pt and/or out patient setting
Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders in the in-patient and/or out patient setting
Practical experience in gastroenterology eg ascitic drain insertion