The closing date is 23 November 2025
Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Gastroenterology - GHH
We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to join the Gastroenterology Medicine team at Good Hope Hospital.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust serves the largest populations in the UK and is comprised of four hospitals namely the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
This post represents a new and exciting opportunity for a full‑time JSD Higher to join the department of Gastroenterology at Good Hope Hospital for 12 months, with potential to extend to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will be expected to provide supervisory and leadership responsibilities to other medical doctors working within Gastroenterology at Good Hope. Good communication and participant interview skills are vital.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include Gastro Ward cover and General Internal Medicine (GIM) on call to include managing and reviewing inpatient referrals, inclusive of nights and weekends. The candidate will be expected to provide weekly outpatient clinics under the supervision of a Gastroenterology consultant and have active involvement and participation in Endoscopy sessions at Good Hope Hospital; it would be desirable if the candidate has experience with carrying out independent OGD Endoscopy lists.
The post‑holder will be required to lead and participate with audits to support the Gastroenterology service on request of the Clinical Service Lead and Governance Lead.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values‑driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
It would be desirable if the candidate has experience with carrying out independent OGD Endoscopy lists, but this is not essential.
This is a full‑time job plan (40‑hour week).
Qualifications
* Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC
* MRCP
Experience
* Competencies equivalent to ST‑3 & above
* Competent to work as medical registrar on call
* Previous experience of managing patients with common GI conditions.
Additional Criteria
* Please see the attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this role.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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