Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to join our team in the provision of gastroenterology services. You will provide outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic gastroenterology services.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed, modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.

Main duties of the job

• Provision of a high-quality comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service including endoscopy with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the service. Participate fully in the ongoing development of the gastroenterology service, in line with national and NICE frameworks. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A special interest in Gastroenterology can be at a general or hepatology level. You would normally have clinical responsibility for a number of outpatient and inpatient gastroenterological patients.

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.