Gastroenterology - Consultant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join an expanding Gastroenterology department in North West England. The successful candidate will join an established consultant team, delivering high-quality Gastroenterology services across inpatient, outpatient, and endoscopy settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to help develop services while providing outstanding patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver consultant-led Gastroenterology care across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services; Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy; Manage patients on the dedicated Gastroenterology ward; Conduct outpatient clinics for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions; Contribute to the continued development of the JAG-accredited Endoscopy Unit; Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative patient management; Supervise and support junior doctors and trainees; Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development; Maintain CPD, appraisal and revalidation requirements

Requirements

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification; MRCP (UK) or equivalent postgraduate qualification; Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise; Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine (or within six months of CCT); Extensive experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine; Independent management of acute and complex Gastroenterology patients; Significant experience in diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy; JAG accreditation or evidence of working towards accreditation; Experience participating in GI bleed or equivalent on-call rotas; Strong communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills; Experience in audit, clinical governance and quality improvement; Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development

Nice to have

Higher qualification in medical education, leadership or management; Experience as an educational or clinical supervisor; Evidence of leadership or management responsibilities; Specialist interest in one or more of the following: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); Hepatology; Clinical Nutrition; Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (EMR, ERCP or EUS); GI Physiology or Functional Disorders

Benefits

Dedicated SPA time; optional on-call participation