Position Overview
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic GI service in Forth Valley. The successful applicant will contribute to the general clinical Gastroenterology and GI endoscopy service and work within an integrated unit that focuses on a team‑based approach to patient care. The appointment will play an important role in the continuing development and redesign of Gastroenterology services.
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- EUS
- Pancreatobiliary disease
- Hepatology
- Viral hepatitis
- Nutrition
- Upper GI pathology
We have a fully equipped endoscopy department with 4 rooms (1 screening room) and an endoscopy team to include colorectal and upper GI surgeons as well as five nurse endoscopists.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to general clinical Gastroenterology and GI endoscopy service.
- Provide out‑of‑hours commitment to GI bleed rota (prospective cover of colleagues).
- Participate in team‑based approach to patient care and help develop and redesign Gastroenterology services.
- Collaborate with surgical colleagues for complex inpatient care (hepato‑pancreato‑biliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease, acute gastro‑intestinal bleeds).
- Attend weekly upper GI / HPB / colorectal / IBD multidisciplinary team meetings.
Qualifications
- Wide range of experience in Gastroenterology.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
- Registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview.
- Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application.
- Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development.
- Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills.
Application
To apply, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance is strongly discouraged.
Contact for informal enquiries: Dr David Watts, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director for Medical Specialties, 01324 566827 or Dr Richard Burnham, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology, 01324 566827.
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026Interview date: TBCPlease quote reference 250243 on all correspondence.
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
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