We have 1 fixed term appointment available for 12 months in the Gastroenterology department. The post is full time and the post holder will be expected to participate in the general medicine rota. This is an excellent opportunity within Gastroenterology at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be working within the Gastroenterology team, which will involve working in a general medical gastroenterology ward, rotating with the opportunity to do specialist Gastroenterology clinics and learn gastrointestinal endoscopy.
The trust will support those doctors who are considering a career in gastroenterology in the attainment of Internal medicine competencies, particularly any IM3 equivalencies required prior to applications for higher specialty training.
The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day care of all patients who remain on Ward 8A.
The post holder will communicate effectively with nursing and medical staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers, and paramedics to achieve efficient management of patients.
The post holder will ensure close liaison with general practitioners, Local Authority social services staff, health visitors, community nursing services, and other relevant services in relation to patients who require ongoing care in the community.
The post holder will undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and will be available for irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties essential for the continuity of patient care.
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients receive the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services has never been more important than it is now.
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees, allowing for flexible working patterns. We will listen to and consider all requests, balancing them against service needs.
Please see the attached job description for full details regarding the duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of the role.
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