Consultant Gastroenterologist
The closing date is 04 May 2026
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
- Share with consultant colleagues the gastroenterology workload.
- Provide with the other consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
- Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.
- Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post‑graduate activities of the hospital.
- Take part in the Royal College of Physicians continuing medical education programme. Study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service will be provided.
- Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department.
- Participate in clinical governance.
- Contribute to management of the service and in due course, take on leadership roles within the department.
- Comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (i.e. regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS).
- Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, inter‑disciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- 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
- MD/PhD
Experience & Knowledge
- 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.
- Training in sub‑specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.
Academic Achievements
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
- 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
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Experience of committee work/project management.
- Computer Literate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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