Specialist Doctor; SAS Gastroenterology

Job Summary

To cover the following duties:

• Undertake Gastroenterology outpatient clinics at Kingston Hospital.
• Cover upper GI MDT work where necessary.
• Work with the Clinical Lead and service‑line managers to ensure the provision of high quality, effective care which meets operational standards.
• Actively participate in education and training, medical/clinical audit, clinical risk management, clinical governance, and management activities of the service‑line.
• Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Manage own workload daily, prioritising tasks requiring immediate attention.
• Receive appropriate mentoring of the new SAS Grade within the Trust.

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £65,048 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 396‑2798‑MS
Job location: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
• Meets the criteria set out in generic capabilities framework for specialist grade.

• Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
• Basic Skills course in Upper GI endoscopy.

• At least 5 years practice (continuous or aggregate) as a doctor and a minimum of 3 years in the relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• Experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades, including overseas, will also be accepted.
• General training in Gastroenterology or 24 months or equivalent.
• Ability to offer and be accountable for an autonomous informed diagnostic opinion in outpatient settings.
• Some experience of upper GI endoscopy.
• Can evaluate and manage a patient, formulating a differential diagnosis and initiating an appropriate management plan.
• Familiarity with supporting Upper GI cancer MDT meetings.
• Independent with Fibroscan.
• Independent in performing MDU procedures such as abdominal paracentesis.
• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit.

• Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
• Basic Skills course in Upper GI endoscopy.
• Relevant research articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Completed "train the trainers" course.

• Demonstrate leadership for stage of training skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate staff, facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, revalidation, and clinical governance.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB

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