We are currently looking for ST3-ST5 Trust doctors in Gastroenterology at the QEQM Hospital. This post is fixed term until 1st September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Gastroenterology department at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital, working alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical team. Our team works closely with other specialties and offers opportunities to combine specialisms. We offer a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting the wards within GIM and Gastroenterology.
* Support outpatient and unit with Gastroenterology practical procedures and supervision of junior teams ascitic drain clinics.
* To undertake outpatient clinics under supervision.
* To have an opportunity to train in diagnostic endoscopy or continue to perform endoscopic procedures (depending on prior experience and career aspirations.)
* Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patient's agenda.
* Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient.
* Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations including radiological tests, biochemistry and haematology tests and basic microbiological tests.
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management with a focus on effective communication.
* Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high-quality patient care.
* Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required.
* Participating in ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as timetabled.
* Referring on to speciality inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system.
* Completing discharge summaries.
* Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
* Supervising medical students.
The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services.
The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.
It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students.
The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.
The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
Please note that we will close this job advert once we've received sufficient applications, which may be before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfill our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
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