Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-Med-8134608
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £67,325 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locally Employed Doctor in ST3 + Gastroenterology
Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
Job overview
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department of NorthWest Anglia NHS Foundation Trust serves a catchment population of approximately 700,000. The Trust Registrar will work under the close supervision of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Consultants and will assist in delivering comprehensive medical care for Gastroenterology in-patients with regular ward rounds and undertake regular Gastroenterology clinics. There will be an opportunity to train in diagnostic and therapeutic and procedures. In addition, the Trust Registrar will manage the acute unselected medical take as part of the on call Medical rota.
Main duties of the job
The Successful candidate will be expected to:
Gain experience in diagnostic amd therapeutic –
o Gastroscopy
o Sigmoidoscopy
o Colonoscopy
· Management of Chronic Gastroenterology conditions, including IBD and Hepatology clinics
· Attend Nutrition Ward Round
· Attend MDT meetings and Xray meetings
· To provide medical cover for the patients under the care of the Gastroenterologists on the A10 ward and participate in the management of Gastroenterology outpatients. Also to see Gastroenterology referrals under consultant supervision.
· The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the firm’s teaching commitments to undergraduates of the Universities of Leicester and Cambridge.
· Active participation in clinical audit and QIP is encouraged in the job plan.
· Participate in the on-call commitment to for acute unselected medical take at registrar level under consultant supervision is required. All routine commitments are cancelled while on-call.
· To comply with the roles and responsibilities as defined in the Trust’s Health & Safety policy.
Working for our organisation
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time, improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification for more information regarding the role
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Basic Life Support Course
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- MRCP
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Must have completed Core medical training
- Must have 2 years of Gastroenterology experience at ST level
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and safe working
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and participate in learning
Other
Essential criteria
- Fluent in verbal and written English (IELTS Overall score of 7.0)
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Good previous attendance record
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Irfan Amin
- Job title
- Consultant Gastroenterologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 6775256
- Additional information
Dr Tapas Das
Consultant Gastroenterologist
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