Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job overview

Consultant Gastroenterologist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive Gastroenterology MDT?

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care?

Do you want a working environment that values your clinical and academic development?

We are excited to welcome a new Consultant Gastroenterologist to our friendly, dynamic, and forward-thinking team based at Scarborough Hospital.

This is a 10 PA post over five days. We welcome interest from those seeking sub-specialty roles, academic involvement, research, or less than full-time working, and are happy to explore tailored job plans to suit your professional goals and lifestyle.

Why Scarborough?

Scarborough is more than just a seaside town - it’s a lifestyle choice.

Located on the stunning North Yorkshire coast, Scarborough offers breath taking beaches, dramatic cliff walks, and access to the North York Moors National Park, one of the UK's most treasured natural landscapes. Whether you're into surfing, hiking, running, sailing, or simply enjoying a peaceful outdoor lifestyle, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a welcoming, close-knit community.

If you're looking for a better work/life balance, and are excited to join a team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. Interviews for this post will take place in person on 16th October 2026

Main duties of the job

The post is offered as 10 programmed activities (PAs) over five days and you will be part of the general medical on call rota. We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a sub-specialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative department which offers exciting opportunities in Endoscopy, ED interface, acute care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Information Pack for full details of the post. The Trust offers an excellent Staff Benefits package to all employees, which includes salary sacrifice schemes and local discounts/offers. In addition you will receive an excellent Study Leave package to support your on-going professional development; we also offer a competitive relocation package.

Job Plans are open to discussion and negotiation. Candidates must have a higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or be within 6 months of obtaining the CCT at the time of the interview. Your clinical skills and expertise will be of a high standard covering Gastroenterology. There is a voluntary limited option to cover General Internal Medicine. A familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous. This service is well supported by a sister Hepatology department, who manage routine and emergency Hepatology conditions.