# Consultant Gastroenterologist (inc. Advanced Endoscopy)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Wirral
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Gastroenterology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (3% on-call supplement also payable)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T11:00:45.399Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Wirral/Wirral_University_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8141896
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8141896?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.wuth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist with Advanced Endoscopy Skills to join our established and progressive Gastroenterology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to contribute to the delivery and further development of high-quality gastroenterology and endoscopy services within the Trust.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gastroenterology care across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy settings, with a significant role in delivering and developing advanced endoscopic services. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care while supporting innovation, service improvement and excellence in clinical outcomes.

The role is particularly suited to a consultant with expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including procedures such as EMR, complex polypectomy, ERCP and EUS (depending on the candidate's skills). The successful applicant will help support the Trust's ambition to provide high-quality local services and maximise patient access to advanced endoscopic interventions.

### Main duties of the job

- Provide consultant-led gastroenterology services across inpatient, outpatient and emergency care settings.
- Deliver high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in accordance with JAG standards and national guidance.
- Lead and contribute to the development of advanced endoscopy services within the Trust.
- Participate in endoscopy MDTs and collaborate closely with colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary services, radiology, pathology and oncology teams.
- Support service planning and innovation to improve efficiency, patient experience and clinical outcomes.
- Participate in gastroenterology and endoscopy on-call arrangements in line with departmental requirements.
- Contribute to endoscopy training for gastroenterology trainees, endoscopy fellows and other healthcare professionals.
- Undertake clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement activities to support continuous service development.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.

## Person Specification

### Other Skills

**Essential**

- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Teaching experience / interest

### Clinical Skills

**Essential**

- Therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy

### Personal Qualities

**Essential**

- Ability to lead / teach
- Ability to relate to patients / relatives
- Ability to work as part of a team

### Research and Audit

**Essential**

- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
- Evidence of research and publications relevant to post

### Clinical Experience

**Essential**

- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty

**Desirable**

- Subspecialty interest

### Qualifications and Training

**Essential**

- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in gastroenterology and GIM
- CESR or European Community Rights

**Desirable**

- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

## Documents

- [ercp job description (pdf, 932.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440654)
- [occ health risk asses (pdf, 145.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10441024)
- [vision values behaviours (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2088)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 734.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1841)
- [wuth gdpr privacy notice for applicants (pdf, 255.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2506)

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