LAS ST3+ Gastroenterology

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust - LAS ST3+ Gastroenterology

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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 have been 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

• Observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, particularly regarding staff management, and follow the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Take responsibility for one's own Health & Safety and comply with safe working arrangements, policies and procedures in place.
• Comply with all Trust requirements of appraisal, assessment and the proposed medical training programme as stipulated by the programme leads.
• Compete Trust general and local induction.

About us

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 serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role. We are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages 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 employees to commit to the values, co created by staff, patients and carers, that unite us as a Trust.

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

Job responsibilities

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 have been 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1/Part 2 written or equivalent examination cleared.
• Advanced Life Support
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree

Clinical Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years Senior House Officer
• Officer/CMT or clear demonstration of equivalent experience.
• Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices.
• 1 year in a substantive post within the UK or clear demonstration of equivalent experience elsewhere.
• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Audit and research in the specialty.

Skills

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals.
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems.
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures.

Personal Characteristics

• Evidence of continuing professional updating.
• Highly motivated individual with flexible approach.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.