Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 272-7503142
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bassetlaw Hospital
- Town
- Worksop
- Salary
- £65,048 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Locally Employed Doctor in Gastroenterology (ST3-5 Level)
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Job overview
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ADVERT CAN BE CLOSED WITHIN 24HRS NOTICE IF REACHED THE LIMITS OF SUITABLE APPLICANTS**
This is one of several posts to promote the delivery of the well-established acute and gastroenterology service and enhance our patient outcomes. The post can be based at either of our main sites and we have established patterns of cross site working.
These posts will suit enthusiastic resident doctors looking to develop and use their skills in medicine and gain expertise in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology. The post-holder will be part of a EWTD and New Deal compliant 24/7 shift rota in medicine. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already well-established service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and surrounding areas and will be working under consultant supervision.
The post is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months as per the conditions.
Main duties of the job
- The appointee will actively participate in the local educational programme of undergraduate as well as postgraduate training.
- Provision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services within the Hospital with responsibility for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness within the Gastroenterology department.
- Close working with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to assist in providing high quality patient care.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Pleas ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent in Medicine
- MRCP Part 1 (Medicine)
- Applicants must have full GMC registration and continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Experience and Achievements
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology expected of a doctor at ST3 – ST5 and above level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the Speciality and to support the junior medical staff and nursing team.
- Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post
- At least 6 months gastroenterology experience
Desirable criteria
- Ability and willingness to learn from colleagues, senior and other sources.
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser
General
Essential criteria
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
Essential criteria
- Inclusive/Peron centred/Empowering/Accountable and collaborative/Attentive listening/Integrity and honesty/Courage and positivity
Audit and Research
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Teaching and Training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of medical students, junior colleagues and other healthcare professionals
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 Sampath Kumar
- Job title
- Consultant and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr Anu Agrawal
Medical Director & Consultant Gastroenterologist
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