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Consultant Gastroenterologist
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our expanding Gastroenterology team.
This appointment offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking department that continues to grow in response to increasing demand and service development. The post was created following both the expansion of the department and the replacement of a recently vacated consultant position.
We welcome applications from candidates with broad gastroenterology expertise who are keen to contribute to the continued development of our services. While applicants with a range of subspecialty interests will be considered, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience or a strong interest in:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Transnasal Endoscopy
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
- Related diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology services
This is an excellent opportunity to shape specialist services within a collaborative department while delivering high-quality patient care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Main Duties
As a Consultant Gastroenterologist, you will play an integral role within the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care and contributing to the ongoing development of the service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering consultant-led care for gastroenterology inpatients in collaboration with consultant colleagues.
- Running gastroenterology outpatient clinics.
- Performing both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Participating in the consultant on-call rota, as agreed with the Clinical Director for Gastroenterology.
- Supporting the strategic development and continuous improvement of gastroenterology services alongside consultant colleagues and the management team.
- Contributing to:
- Clinical governance
- Quality improvement
- Service evaluation
- Providing supervision, mentorship, and educational support for junior medical staff as appropriate.
- Participating in:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education initiatives.
- Departmental, divisional, and multidisciplinary meetings.
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Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
About the Organisation
We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment where every colleague feels valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our workforce. We offer:
- A range of staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Support networks to help colleagues thrive both personally and professionally.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to supporting:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career development.
- A positive workplace culture.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
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A basic medical qualification.
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MRCP (UK) or MRCP Gastroenterology or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
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Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, along with inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Gastroenterology, or eligibility for specialist registration within six months of the interview date.
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Applicants who trained in the UK should hold, or be within six months of obtaining, a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology by the interview date.
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Applicants who trained overseas must demonstrate GMC-confirmed equivalence to the UK CCT by the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC).
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Desirable Qualifications
- A higher degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent).
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Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Broad clinical experience across gastroenterology and hepatology.
- Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Good understanding of:
- NHS structures
- Clinical governance
- Resource management
- JAG accreditation in both:
- Diagnostic
- Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion within clinical practice.
Desirable:
- Wider healthcare experience both within and outside the specialty.
- Additional subspecialty expertise that complements the existing department, especially in:
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Clinical Nutrition
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
- Transnasal Endoscopy
Teaching and Education
Essential:
- Evidence of commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
Desirable:
- A formal teaching or educational qualification.
Research, Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential:
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
Desirable:
- Research experience.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
- Academic achievements, such as:
- Prizes
- Honours
Why This Role?
This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding gastroenterology department, where you can:
- Develop specialist interests.
- Contribute to service innovation.
- Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary colleagues.
We are looking for a consultant who is:
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
- Committed to teaching and training.
- Enthusiastic about helping shape the future of gastroenterology services.
Whether your interests lie in:
- Advanced endoscopy
- Nutrition
- Hepatology
- Service development
You will be supported to develop your career within a collaborative and progressive clinical environment.
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