Consultant Gastroenterologist, DMH

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our friendly and enthusiastic gastroenterology team at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT)

This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated gastroenterology team in providing a comprehensive service of the highest quality. The service is looking to expand its sub speciality interests in IBD and Liver disease; however, we would welcome interest from candidates with interest in any sub speciality areas of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Successful appointee will join the existing 13 consultants (plus 2 Consultant Endoscopists) in the delivery of high-quality provision of inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, and Clinical Nutrition services to this large Trust, incorporating University Hospital of North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital.

The post-holder will participate in the gastroenterology consultant of the week on call, including out of hours GI bleed on call or G(I)M on call.

Main duties of the job

The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities (PAs), with elective outpatient work, endoscopy, and inpatient care. At the present, there will be a 1:5 Gastroenterology ward commitment to cover in patient activity on the gastroenterology ward during which time all elective commitments are cancelled (see timetable). The job plan is indicative only and is negotiable to take the candidates aspirations/special interest/part time working into account. There will is no requirement to do G(I)M. The job plan includes GI bleed on calls.

About us

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Details

• Date posted: 03 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year YC72 Payscale per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9439-2627-710
• Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be based at their nominal base site with a commitment to in-patient and out-patient services agreed in their Timetable and Job Plan.

The postholder will undertake clinical work in conjunction with their colleagues and other professional staff in order to maintain and develop gastroenterology services and specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the department. Andwill be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning future developments of these services.

The postholder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical service to Consultant colleagues in other clinical disciplines in the hospital, and to general practitioners in County Durham and Darlington area.

Consultants will cover colleagues in their absence and ensure continuous patient care.

For management purposes and use of resources the postholder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The postholder will be responsible for the professional and basic educational supervision of junior staff as Clinical/Education Supervisors for trainees.

The postholder will participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

Research activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged. Limited research funding may be available, following successful applications to the local research and development committee.

The postholder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the national requirements for Continuing Professional Development, both internal and external.Andwill be expected to attend regularly, and contribute to, the educational events held by the Directorate.

It is expected that the appointee will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit.

The postholder will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

The Trust considers the annual consultant appraisal as part of the contractual arrangements. The postholder will be required to prepare for and undergo appraisal once a year.

CPD forms part of the national consultant contract. Consultant appointments at CDDFT can expect £1100 CPD funding over a 12 month period for up to 10 days study leave annually, which can be rolled over to a maximum of 30 days over a three year period (£3300 funding).

The postholder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as practicable.

Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Health Authority, such as domiciliary consultation, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, may be undertaken

An office, computer and secretarial support will be available to the appointee.

The postholder will be expected to actively contribute to delivering a 7 day speciality service.