Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a well established and forward thinking Gastroenterology and Hepatology service. The post holder will become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality care across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disease, supported by specialist nursing, pharmacy, dietetic and endoscopy services. The role includes inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care, endoscopy, participation in the consultant of the week service and GI bleed on call rota, whilst contributing to service development, medical education and quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of gastroenterological conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in the Consultant of the Week gastroenterology service (currently 1 in 10 weeks).
• Contribute to the out of hours upper gastrointestinal bleed on-call rota.
• Deliver outpatient Gastroenterology clinics, ensuring timely assessment, treatment, discharge and follow up of patients.
• Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including UGI, and support the wider endoscopy service. Delivering colonoscopy is desirable.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including IBD, nutrition and hepatology services.
• Support and contribute to weekly MDT meetings, including IBD and other specialist MDT’s.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of gastroenterology services and patient pathways.
• Work closely with colorectal and UGI surgical colleagues, radiology and other specialist teams to deliver integrated patient care.
• Supervise, train and support postgraduate doctors in training, including Foundation, Internal Medicine Training and Specialty Registrar StR grades.
• Participate in teaching, simulation training and endoscopy education programmes.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Maintain professional development and compliance with GMC and JAG standards.
• Subspecialist interests are welcomed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the specialist register of the GMC and/or hold CCT in Gastroenterology or have an agreed date for it which is within 12 months of the date of the interview
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or PhD)

Training and experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Able to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of GI conditions

Desirable

• Specialist interest in endoscopy, hepatology, nutrition or inflammatory bowel disease

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS structure and management issues
• Experience in clinical audit projects

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Ability to use an evidence base to support decision making
• Proven teaching ability to medical students/resident doctor medical staff

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects/published papers
• Formal training in teaching skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Good previous attendance record
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and trust as a whole
• Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs

Closing Date: 29 November 2026