Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job overview

Location: Aintree University Hospital Organisation: University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG) Contract Type: Substantive | Full Time Salary: In line with NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG) is pleased to invite applications for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our expanding team at Aintree University Hospital. This post is part of a strategic investment in our consultant and multidisciplinary workforce, supporting high-quality, patient-centred gastroenterology care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking department in a high-acuity teaching hospital known for clinical excellence. You’ll play a key role in delivering luminal gastroenterology services, with scope to develop a subspecialty interest in areas such as IBD, advanced endoscopy, nutrition, education, or cancer pathways.

The successful candidate will be based exclusively at Aintree and supported to grow their clinical and academic interests within a dynamic, and high-volume JAG-accredited endoscopy environment.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, MRCP(UK) (or equivalent), and be on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at interview).

We welcome applications from both new consultants and experienced clinicians, including those seeking less-than-full-time work.

Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a supportive consultant team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the luminal gastroenterology service at Aintree University Hospital.

Core Duties Include:

• Specialist Gastroenterology Care: Deliver luminal services with the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest such as IBD, advanced endoscopy, UGI disorders, nutrition, capsule endoscopy, education, or cancer pathways.
• Inpatient Care: Participate in a rotational “hot week” model, leading care on the gastroenterology ward supported by junior doctors and specialist nurses.
• Outpatient Clinics & Endoscopy: Conduct regular general and subspecialty clinics; contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, with opportunities for training supervision.
• GI Bleed & On-Call Rota: Join the 1:11 out-of-hours rota, covering emergency GI bleeds, inpatients, and acute referrals—job-planned in line with national T&Cs.
• MDT Involvement: Engage in MDTs including IBD, cancer, nutrition, and HPB, supporting integrated, pathway-based care.
• Teaching & Development: Support education for undergraduates and postgraduates, contribute to endoscopy training, and lead or participate in quality improvement and service innovation.

The role offers flexibility, leadership development, and the chance to shape subspecialty services in a dynamic unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a full-time, substantive Consultant post in Luminal Gastroenterology at Aintree University Hospital, part of University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). The post holder will join a dynamic and cohesive team of consultants committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving continuous improvement across gastroenterology services.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in luminal gastroenterology, including participation in the endoscopy and general gastroenterology outpatient service.
• Participate in the 2-week rotating 'hot week' inpatient model, assuming responsibility for consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Participate in a 1:11 out-of-hours rota, providing emergency gastroenterology cover and out-of-hours endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding. On-call work is supported by robust junior doctor and nursing structures and is recognised within the job plan and on-call supplement.
• Deliver regular endoscopy lists, contributing to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and actively support the Trust’s commitment to JAG standards and service quality.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings including IBD, UGI cancer, colorectal cancer, liver and HPB, nutrition, pelvic floor, and early rectal cancer MDTs.

Teaching, Supervision and Education

• Engage in the teaching and supervision of undergraduate medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Actively contribute to endoscopic training, including mentoring of medical trainees and nurse endoscopists. A Train the Trainer qualification will be required (or willingness to obtain it).
• Participation in departmental educational programmes, including journal clubs, case-based discussions, and clinical governance activities is expected and encouraged.
• Opportunities are available to pursue additional training responsibilities, including formal education roles and PGCE support.

Quality Improvement, Governance, and Research

• Participate in departmental audit, clinical effectiveness, and governance programmes.
• Undertake or support clinical audit projects aligned with service priorities. Applicants with a record of completing audits with published or presented outcomes will be supported to continue this work.
• Engage with and support clinical research activity, with opportunities to develop or contribute to ongoing projects, including IBD and UGI trials.
• Contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives that promote safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Service Development and Leadership

• Actively contribute to shaping service models in response to local and national priorities, including improvements in access, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Engage with Trust-wide strategy and participate in clinical leadership discussions relating to gastroenterology and endoscopy services.
• Applicants with experience in change leadership, strategic thinking, or mentoring will be encouraged to take on further responsibilities aligned to their interests and strengths.

Job Plan and Professional Support

• The post is offered as a 10 PA job plan, consisting of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). Additional SPA time may be available for specific roles, including educational or research activity, and is subject to discussion during job plan negotiation.
• An office with IT facilities and appropriate administrative support will be provided. Shared PA support is available, with overflow typing support from the wider secretarial team as required.
• Participation in annual appraisal and revalidation is expected. The department and Trust provide support for continued professional development in line with Royal College and GMC expectations.