# Consultant Gastroenterologist

> 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:** 2026-07-21T10:51:40.760Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Wirral/Wirral_University_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8141923
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8141923?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.wuth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Gastroenterology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of gastroenterology services.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gastroenterology care across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy settings, contributing to the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. Working alongside consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, surgeons, radiologists and allied health professionals, the post holder will play a key role in maintaining and developing high standards of clinical care.

The department offers a supportive environment focused on service innovation, clinical excellence, education and research. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to service development initiatives and help shape the future delivery of gastroenterology services across the Trust.

### Main duties of the job

- Provide consultant-led gastroenterology services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in line with JAG standards and personal competencies.
- Participate in the care of acute and elective gastroenterology patients.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative working across specialties.
- Participate in the gastroenterology on-call rota as required.
- Support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
- Provide teaching, training and supervision to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in research and innovation activities where appropriate.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description for further information regarding 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

- [job description (pdf, 929.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440679)
- [oh risk id form (pdf, 145.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10473120)
- [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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