# Consultant Gastroenterologist WSI in IBD

> 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:** 2026-07-21T11:00:33.426Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Wirral/Wirral_University_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8141835
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8141835?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.wuth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to join our expanding Gastroenterology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred gastroenterology services while further developing and enhancing our IBD provision.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gastroenterology care across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy settings and play a key role in the multidisciplinary management of patients with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other complex inflammatory bowel conditions. The post holder will work closely with specialist IBD nurses, colorectal surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, dietitians and pharmacists to deliver evidence-based care aligned with national standards and best practice.

The role offers opportunities to participate in service development, quality improvement, teaching, research and innovation, helping to shape the future direction of gastroenterology and IBD services within the Trust.

### Main duties of the job

- Provide consultant-led gastroenterology services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with IBD.
- Participate in elective and emergency gastroenterology care, including ward rounds and acute GI service commitments as required.
- Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in line with JAG standards and individual competencies.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Trust's IBD service, including pathways that support timely diagnosis, treatment optimisation and biologic therapies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and collaborative working with colorectal surgery and wider specialist teams.
- Support clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service transformation initiatives.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education and the supervision of junior medical staff.

### 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

- [ibd job description (pdf, 931.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440598)
- [occ health risk asses (pdf, 145.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10441010)
- [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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