Overview
We are currently recruiting innovative and enthusiastic GPs across the Midlands to join an exciting new programme aimed at developing GPwER in Gastroenterology. We are offering a 24-month training programme to support the development of several GPwER in Gastroenterology across the Midlands. You do not need any prior Gastroenterology training to be eligible for this role. You will work alongside a Gastroenterologist at your local hospital in an outpatient clinic for 1 session per week, learning to consult patients with general Gastroenterology presentations in a supervised and supported environment.
Main duties
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Gastroenterology Service. The successful applicant will be expected to complement the specialist interests of the existing Gastroenterologists within the County. To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
About us
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. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique. 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. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 223-MJ127
Job locations: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be for 1.5 sessions per week as below in year 1 and 1 session per week in year 2 consisting of 1 session of clinical experience within a Gastroenterology outpatient clinic. This clinical session will be flexible around the availability of the GP / Consultant supervising the role (Year 1 and 2). 0.5 session of clinical learning, to include a 12-month education programme delivered online, including a mixture of teaching sessions (usually delivered on Wednesday afternoons on a monthly basis), interactive case studies, written assignments and self-directed learning (only during year 1).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essentials: To hold a degree in medicine that is recognised by the GMC (General Medical Council)
* Essentials: To be a fully qualified GP holding MRCGP
* Desirable: Previous clinical experience/qualification in Gastroenterology
Entry Criteria
* Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Ability to take a whole systems approach to Gastroenterology work within the context of the hospital as a whole
* Currently working as a GP in a clinical capacity within the Trust area
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Familiar with the current structure of the health system, as well as recent initiatives and changes
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available on the government site. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Employer website: https://www.sath.nhs.uk
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