Job overview

The post-holder will work within the Gastroenterology team providing medical cover on a dedicated Gastro/Hepatology ward, in conjunction with another SHO and the consultant who provides cover to the ward.  Participation in out-of-hours-work and weekend ward rounds is required as part of this post.  The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the patients on the ward, the majority of whom will have had a period on another hospital ward prior to transfer to Gastro / Specialised Medicine.  The consultant facilitates a morning Board Round with a requirement to work towards prompt discharges, aiming for Home before Lunch.

Main duties of the job

To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.

To comply with all Trust requirements of appraisal, assessment and of the proposed medical training

programme as stipulated by the programme leads.

To compete Trust general and local induction

The post-holder will work within the Gastroenterology team providing medical cover on a dedicated

Gastro/Hepatology ward, in conjunction with another SHO and the consultant who provides cover to the ward.

Participation in out-of-hours-work and weekend ward rounds is required as part of this post.

The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the patients on the ward, the majority of whom will have had a period on another hospital ward prior to transfer to Gastro / Specialised Medicine.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.