Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology & GIM: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Substantive Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine

Please note: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting to two Consultant Gastroenterology vacancies:

1. Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist post based primarily at Southmead Hospital.

2. Consultant Gastroenterologist post based primarily at the Bristol Royal Infirmary/City site.

While each post has a designated base, there may be opportunities for cross-site working across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust in the future.

A separate advertisement and Job Description are available for the Southmead site Consultant Gastroenterologist post. Applications to either vacancy will be considered through a joint shortlisting and interview process. Candidates wishing to be considered for only one post should clearly state this within their application; otherwise, they will be considered for both vacancies where appropriate.

This is a substantive appointment for a Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. The successful applicant will join a team of 7 Luminal Gastroenterologists and 6 Hepatologists and will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine is required, although applicants within 12 months of obtaining CCT are also encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Bristol Royal Infirmary provides a regional TPN service, and the successful applicant will be expected to deliver care to patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal failure. We also provide a regional Bowel Cancer Screening service and work closely with colleagues in Colorectal, Upper GI and HPB Surgery, as well as the regional Oncology Service. We undertake joint transition clinics with our colleagues in Paediatrics, who provide the regional paediatric gastroenterology service. There is a therapeutic endoscopy service with regular propofol-sedated lists, ERCP, EUS and SpyGlass. We have an excellent GI Physiology service and are supported by an experienced team of IBD and Nutrition ACPs and CNSs. Sub-specialty interests in any area of Luminal Gastroenterology are encouraged, and there are active research programmes with strong links to the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.The post requires independent upper and lower GI endoscopy, luminal outpatient clinics, and inpatient responsibility for the luminal gastroenterology ward on a 1:5 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota (1 in 9), plus approximately 5 weekday GIM on-call shifts per annum. We deliver elective work at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital, and the successful applicant will share these responsibilities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full and specialist registration in Gastroenterology and GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gastroenterology/GIM
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Independent in Upper GI Endoscopy and therapeutic management,
• Colonoscopy and polypectomy procedures
• Has attended Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Basic Skills courses
• Independent in Upper GI endoscopy therapeutic management of Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Has completed Train the Trainer Colonoscopy Course

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• The successful candidate would be encouraged to have a key role in the delivery of commercial gastroenterology studies and to develop and independent research theme in conjunction with our academic partners, and to support the academic profile of the department.

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Clinical and Educational Supervisor training completed

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Previous Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Other

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Closing Date: 6 December 2026