Consultant in Gastroenterology

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to join our team in the provision of gastroenterology services. You will provide outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic gastroenterology services.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed, modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.

Main duties of the job

Provision of a high-quality comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service including endoscopy with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the service.

Participate fully in the ongoing development of the gastroenterology service, in line with national and NICE frameworks.

Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
  • Higher UK qualification – MRCP or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register in the specialty appropriate for this post, via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights”
  • Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice
  • Ability to full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Desirable

  • Relevant higher Degree either Masters, Doctorate level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience, expertise and competence in managing gastroenterology patients.
  • Experience in Postgraduate teaching
  • Special interest compatible with the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Training in Thoracoscopy and plural ultrasound

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Participation in Audit relevant to specialty

Desirable

  • Published audits

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: 14 August 2026

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