Consultant Gastroenterologist: Sponsorship Available

The Medical Specialist Group LLP

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a consultant gastroenterologist to help shape services to the local community in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (65,000 people approx.).

This is an exciting development in the provision of Gastroenterology services in Guernsey. Increased demand has resulted in a significant expansion with a change from two consultants providing GIM and gastroenterology services to the recent appointment of a whole-time gastroenterologist with no GIM commitment. We are now looking to appoint a second full time gastroenterologist to join the team. They will be supported by a nurse endoscopist and inflammatory bowel disease specialist nurse.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates clinical excellent, is a good communicator and shares the values we place on long term partnerships.

The post holder will be expected to be on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology. The appointee will NOT be expected to take part in the GIM on call rota. But it would be desirable for applicants to have accreditation in GIM. The appointee will be expected to work together with the established members of the department and support staff to improve patient choice and enable the development of new on-island services. This is a minimum 10 PA per week post with no formal commitment to an on-call rota.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in gastroenterology.
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within gastroenterology.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care patients.
  • Ability to integrate care of appropriate patients with the tertiary centre and establish personal links.
  • Ability to act as clinical lead for the local bowel cancer screening programme for operational matters.

Desirable

  • More than 1 year’s experience at consultant level.
  • Expertise to develop a sub-specialty interest.
  • Ability to carry out ERCP.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on GMC specialist register for Gastroenterology.
  • CCT (or entry expected within 6 months of interview.
  • CESR or European community rights.
  • MRCP or equivalent.
  • Eligible to reside and work in the UK.

Desirable

  • Entry on GMC specialist register for GIM/
  • Higher degree.
  • JAG/BCSP accreditation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 1 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.