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.
Person specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff
- Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Motivation and able to plan and develop the service
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Experience of committee work/project management.
- Computer Literate
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Must be proficient in gastroscopy, colonoscopy
- Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- 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.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MD/PhD
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Yarmouth, East of England, 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 31 Jul 2026.
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