# Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-gastroenterology/fd74a41d-9db0-4577-ab42-92466ecbe93a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-gastroenterology/fd74a41d-9db0-4577-ab42-92466ecbe93a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T11:43:38.041Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8062389 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8062389?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology Start Date: August 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ### Main duties of the job Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology You should either have or be within six months of being awarded a CCST in Paediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), as recognised by the training advisors in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition CSAC or be an established Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist. Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding care for children and young people. Our Paediatric Gastroenterology service brings together consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who work closely to provide truly multidisciplinary care.  We foster a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, and innovation, where every team member's expertise is valued. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, develop new services, contribute to teaching and research, and help shape the future of paediatric gastroenterology within a welcoming and inclusive environment. As a Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people with a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional conditions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is a new post to support the regional paediatric Gastroenterology service based at Southampton General Hospital. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 2nd July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 21st June 2026 ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology Start Date: August 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology You should either have or be within six months of being awarded a CCST in Paediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), as recognised by the training advisors in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition CSAC or be an established Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist. Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding care for children and young people. Our Paediatric Gastroenterology service brings together consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who work closely to provide truly multidisciplinary care. We foster a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, and innovation, where every team member's expertise is valued. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, develop new services, contribute to teaching and research, and help shape the future of paediatric gastroenterology within a welcoming and inclusive environment. As a Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people with a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional conditions. ## Responsibilities This is a new post to support the regional paediatric Gastroenterology service based at Southampton General Hospital. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 2nd July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 21st June 2026 ## Person Specification ### Living Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Aptitudes and skills **Essential** - Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams - Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff - Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). - Commitment to CPD supporting undergraduate learning - Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition - Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national forums **Desirable** - Formal training in clinical governance - Ability to develop collaborative working, and peer education - Ability to prosecute own research ideas - Ability to develop research collaborations ### Qualifications, Training & Experience **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - GMC registration with a licence to practise - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - Hold a CCT (or equivalent for overseas service) in Paediatrics or be within six months of CCT date or have undertaken comparable paediatric gastroenterology training - Experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, Paediatric Endoscopy **Desirable** - On specialist register for paediatrics and have recognition on the specialist register in Paediatric gastroenterology - Completion or evidence of working towards a higher academic degree (MD/PhD). - Familiarity with working in networks - Previous research experience ## Documents - [medical jd & ps (pdf, 371.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352772) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.