Role summary
A Telemedicine Gastroenterology Registrar is a physician in advanced training who provides specialized care for patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology disorders through virtual platforms. The role integrates gastroenterology clinical expertise with digital health technologies to deliver accessible, efficient, safe, and patient-centred care, while practicing under consultant supervision and in compliance with SCFHS, telemedicine regulations, and clinical governance standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual patient consultations and clinical management
- Assess, diagnose, and manage gastrointestinal and hepatology disorders via telehealth tools
- Manage common GI conditions including GERD, dyspepsia, IBS, constipation, and diarrhoea
- Follow up stable inflammatory bowel disease, fatty liver disease, and hepatitis cases
- Review laboratory results and imaging remotely and adjust management plans accordingly
- Identify red flags requiring urgent in-person assessment or hospital referral
- Develop individualized treatment and monitoring plans in collaboration with consultants
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in telemedicine-driven GI care pathways such as GERD and IBS clinics
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatology, and digital health
- Attend CME, workshops, and conferences
- Participate in case discussions and academic activities
- Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors when required
- Adhere to internal medicine and gastroenterology clinical guidelines and telemedicine regulations
- Ensure safe prescribing practices, including dose adjustments in liver impairment
- Monitor and counsel patients regarding medication side effects and warning signs
- Report patient safety concerns and adverse events to the Quality Department
- Participate in virtual audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical reviews
- Utilize telemedicine platforms for video consultations, secure messaging, and lab result reviews
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential digital patient records
- Participate in telehealth training and collaborate with IT support for system optimization
- Communicate diagnoses and management plans clearly and empathetically
- Provide education on disease progression, treatment options, and red-flag symptoms
- Address patient concerns and follow-up questions promptly via telehealth channels
- Encourage adherence to treatment plans and follow-up schedules
Education
Bachelor's degree
Education · Experience · Type
Bachelor'sRemoteSalary not stated