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Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
RSH/GAST/SP/T3/003
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£104,401 - £115,341 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/11/2026 23:59

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Specialist Doctor in Gastroenterology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a  Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our existing team of accomplished Gastroenterologists and Specialist Nurses who have a passion for delivering high-quality care to our patients in the county of Shropshire, Wrekin and Mid Wales.

The department offers extensive opportunities to work independently and alongside consultants both in a clinic environment and in Endoscopy, with access to complex procedures, modern equipment and specialist interests.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide specialist care for Gastroenterology/Hepatology patients including, in-patients, in-reach/review of referrals, day unit treatments, out-patient clinics and endoscopy lists.
  • To provide service work to maintain endoscopy and clinic waits to comply with national and local targets.
  • Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions
  • To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of Gastroenterology.
  • Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
  • To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
  • To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
  • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
  • To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for our organisation

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.

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. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a  Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our existing team of accomplished Gastroenterologists and Specialist Nurses who have a passion for delivering high-quality care to our patients in the county of Shropshire, Wrekin and Mid Wales.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • PhD, MD, or evidence of higher education qualification

Entry Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Gastroenterology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Charlotte Hunt
Job title
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Email address
[email protected]
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