Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in Hepatology
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NHS Lanarkshire – University Hospital Wishaw
Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in Hepatology
This post offers the opportunity for a committed and ambitious clinician to join the NHS Lanarkshire Gastroenterology service based at University Hospital Wishaw. This substantive post is a significant step in establishing a dedicated hepatology service at UHW. The successful candidate will work closely with a fulltime substantive Hepatologist at University Hospital Hairmyres and a LTFT colleague at Monklands. The successful applicant will be expected to lead and support the recently funded Haemochromatosis service and will work closely with an experienced team of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Gastroenterology services are offered at all 3 NHS Lanarkshire sites and include inpatient care, outpatient clinics, endoscopy lists (including ERCP) and involvement in the general medical take. There is currently 5 consultants within the department after successful recent recruitment. This is allowing the department to look at improving its patient pathways and expand the Hepatology service. There is support from specialist nurses in the management of IBD, Liver Disease and secretarial support.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr. Marc Cram, Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology UHW Marc.Cram@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Dr. Ben Adler, Clinical Director for Medical Specialties (Ben.Adler@Lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk)
For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview date: 29th June 2026.
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in Hepatology
NHS Lanarkshire – University Hospital Wishaw
Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in Hepatology
This post offers the opportunity for a committed and ambitious clinician to join the NHS Lanarkshire Gastroenterology service based at University Hospital Wishaw. This substantive post is a significant step in establishing a dedicated hepatology service at UHW. The successful candidate will work closely with a fulltime substantive Hepatologist at University Hospital Hairmyres and a LTFT colleague at Monklands. The successful applicant will be expected to lead and support the recently funded Haemochromatosis service and will work closely with an experienced team of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Gastroenterology services are offered at all 3 NHS Lanarkshire sites and include inpatient care, outpatient clinics, endoscopy lists (including ERCP) and involvement in the general medical take. There is currently 5 consultants within the department after successful recent recruitment. This is allowing the department to look at improving its patient pathways and expand the Hepatology service. There is support from specialist nurses in the management of IBD, Liver Disease and secretarial support.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr. Marc Cram, Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology UHW Marc.Cram@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Dr. Ben Adler, Clinical Director for Medical Specialties (Ben.Adler@Lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk)
For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview date: 29th June 2026.
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in Hepatology
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