Specialist Registrar Gastroenterology
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Hereford, HR1 2BN
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology to join our friendly and supportive Gastroenter...
The successful candidate will work as part of the Gastroenterology team at Hereford County Hospital, providing high-quality clinical care to patients across the inpatient and outpatient services.
There are excellent opportunities for Endoscopy training and development. Candidates who are already JAG accredited and have completed the appropriate local assessment may be offered an independent endoscopy list. For candidates who are working towards accreditation, a dedicated training list can be incorporated into the job plan. The department is committed to supporting JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and other endoscopic procedures, where appropriate.
The post also provides opportunities to participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, clinical audit, Mortality and Morbidity meetings, education and case review, supporting continued professional development and contribution to service improvement.
The post would suit an enthusiastic clinician looking to broaden their Gastroenterology and Hepatology experience.
Inpatient Gastroenterology
- Provide clinical care to patients admitted under the Gastroenterology service, working alongside the Gastroenterology ward Consultant and other Specialty Registrars.
- Provide Gastroenterology advice and support to patients admitted under other specialties across the hospital.
- Take clinical and professional responsibility for patients under your care, ensuring appropriate assessment, investigation, treatment and follow-up.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives or carers, ensuring they are kept informed about their condition and involved in decisions regarding their treatment.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and complete relevant reports and documentation.
- Ensure appropriate delegation of clinical tasks and maintain professional standards in accordance with GMC guidance and Good Medical Practice.
Outpatient Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Deliver general Gastroenterology and Hepatology outpatient clinics.
- Develop experience and expertise in areas of Gastroenterology and Hepatology according to your interests and the needs of the service.
- Work with consultant colleagues to develop a sub-specialist interest, with opportunities to gain experience through links with tertiary services.
Endoscopy and Procedural Training
- Participate in endoscopy activity in accordance with your level of training and competency.
- Candidates who are JAG accredited and have successfully completed the appropriate local assessment may be offered an independent endoscopy list.
- Candidates who are not yet independently accredited will receive a dedicated training list within the job plan, with appropriate supervision.
- Receive support and training towards JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and other relevant endoscopic procedures, where appropriate.
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- FY1, FY2 & CMT1&2 years (or equivalent) completed
Desirable
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications
- Additional relevant qualifications
Knowledge base, skills and experience
Essential
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent (SS1)
Desirable
- Audit and teaching experience relative to career stage
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in management of acute general medicine patients from unselected emergency referrals
- Equivalent to completion of Internal Medicine Training Stage 1 with experience in General Medicine / Gastroenterology at ST+ level
Desirable
- Experience of Lower GI endoscopy
- JAG Accreditation
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Must have an interest in teaching all grades of medical staff and other allied health professionals
Desirable
- Teaching qualification / accreditation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to relate to patients and colleagues and to be flexible in approach to rotas, etc.
- Good IT skills
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants whose primary professional qualifications(s) were not taken in English and who have spent less than a month in a substantive NHS post, will need to provide evidence to demonstrate their language competence by showing that they have achieved a score in a recognised language test which is acceptable to the Trust such as the International English Language testing System (ILETS) or equivalent
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
How to apply
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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