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Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
- Qualifications
Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview
- Qualifications
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Qualifications
MRCP or equivalent
- Clinical experience
Clinical experience Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology.
- Clinical experience
Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
- Clinical experience
Endoscopic experience for 5 years with appropriate JAG accreditation.
- Clinical experience
Evidence of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease OR Evidence of advanced training in Nutrition OR Evidence of advanced training in Endoscopy.
- Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Personal attributes
Good oral and written communication skills
- Teaching and training
Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
- Clinical governance and audit
Experience in performing clinical audit
- Management and Administration
Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
- Management and Administration
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
- Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Qualifications
MD or PhD or equivalent
- Clinical experience
Some experience of management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
- Clinical governance and audit
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Continuous Professional Development
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a full-time substantive Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based across the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Northern General Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most academically active gastroenterology services.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post comprises a 10 PA job plan, including 8.5 PAs Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs Supporting Professional Activities.
The Directorate operates a rotational on-ward/off-ward model. Off-ward weeks include three outpatient clinics and two endoscopy lists, alongside referral grading, administration and SPA. On-ward weeks include consultant-led ward rounds, ward cover, outpatient activity, administration and SPA.
The successful applicant will participate in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology on-call and gastrointestinal bleeding rotas, currently approximately 1 in 20, and contribute to the Consultant of the Day service for acute specialist take and out-of-hours gastrointestinal bleeding.
The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching, research, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
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.
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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