Registrar - Gastroenterology

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.

Utilize telehealth tools (video, phone, secure messaging) to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions.

• Manage common GI conditions including: GERD, dyspepsia, IBS, constipation, diarrhoea.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (stable follow‑up).
• Fatty liver disease, hepatitis follow‑up.
• GI‑related anaemia and functional GI disorders.

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 (e.g., GERD clinics, IBS pathways, liver disease follow‑up).

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatology and digital health.

Attend CME, workshops and conferences.

Participate in case discussion and academic activity.

Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors when required.

Adhere to internal medicine/gastroenterology clinical guidelines, telemedicine regulations, and ethical standards.

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 the 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.