Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for 2 whole time (10 programmed activities plus UGI Bleed on-calls) appointments as a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our supportive and forward-thinking Gastroenterology team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Teaching NHS Trust (ULTH), based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
This is an established post developed to support the expansion of gastroenterology and endoscopy services at ULTH.
Applicants with an interest in ERCP would be regarded favourably.
Main duties of the job
The successful post-holder will:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of patient care.
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Develop and maintain good working practices.
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.
- Provide support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
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.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications.
Endoscopy
Essential
- Wide Experience of diagnostic and basic therapeutic upper and lower techniques
Desirable
- Advanced intervention or ERCP / EUS / Capsule endoscopy experience.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Management training or qualification.
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
- Evidence of developing a high-quality, high-performance service.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate / post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
Desirable
- Teaching diploma / qualification.
Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential
- Current valid GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Gastroenterology via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
- Hepatology training
- Nutrition experience
- G(I)M certification
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. 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 20 Sep 2026.
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