Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Key Skills
Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
- Key Skills
Experience in teaching junior medical staff
- Key Skills
Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Key Skills
Motivation and able to plan and develop the service
- Key Skills
Commitment to continuing professional development
- Key Skills
Experience of teaching medical students
- Academic Achievements
Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Academic Achievements
Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Academic Achievements
Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
- Experience & Knowledge
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty especially with a wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
- Experience & Knowledge
Must be proficient in gastroscopy, colonoscopy
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Education and Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
MRCP or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Education and Qualifications
Full GMC Registration
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Key Skills
Formal training in teaching skills
- Key Skills
Experience of committee work/project management.
- Key Skills
Computer Literate
- Academic Achievements
Involvement in research projects and published papers
- Experience & Knowledge
Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.
- Education and Qualifications
MD/PhD
Job overview
The James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a consultant in Gastroenterology for a newly created position. The appointed candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive gastroenterology service, including ward management, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy, in collaboration with the six existing consultants. There is flexibility to adapt the role to incorporate sub-specialty interests, and while dual accreditation in gastroenterology and general internal medicine (GIM) is preferred, it is not mandatory.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Gastroenterologist will share responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive gastroenterology service with consultant colleagues, including providing mutual cover for out‑of‑hours duties and leave. The role includes offering expert consultation and advisory support to colleagues across other specialties, working collaboratively through multidisciplinary meetings, and contributing to postgraduate education within the Trust.
The post holder will play an active role in teaching, audit, research, clinical governance, and continuing professional development in line with Royal College of Physicians requirements. They will contribute to the effective management and development of the service, with opportunities to undertake leadership roles, and will work in accordance with the agreed consultant job plan, deploying flexible professional time to support emergency care, liaison activities, education, audit, and service improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details regarding the post please see Job Description and Person Specification which is attached to this job advertisement.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gorleston-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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