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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Consultant Gastroenterologist to join an ambitious and innovative GI service in the South West. This dynamic department integrates gastroenterology, upper gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery, emergency general surgery, and endoscopy, delivering a comprehensive digestive diseases service to both local and regional populations.

The successful applicant will join a progressive, collaborative team committed to improving patient outcomes through modernised pathways, digital innovation, and multidisciplinary working. Subspecialty interests are welcomed and encouraged, particularly where they enhance and complement the existing gastroenterology provision. The service currently has the capacity to support all gastroenterology subspecialties, offering exceptional scope for development.

This post also attracts an additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of £5,000 and a relocation package of up to £8,000 (terms and conditions apply).

Main Duties of the Role

1. Outpatient Responsibilities

You will participate in general and subspecialty outpatient clinics, held via:

• Telephone consultations
• Video clinics
• Face-to-face appointments

Outpatient sessions take place in purpose-built facilities within the region, with occasional sessions in peripheral sites as required.

2. Endoscopy Services

You will provide upper and lower GI endoscopy within a modern, well-equipped endoscopy suite. Responsibilities include:

• OGD and colonoscopy (JAG accreditation required)
• Management of therapeutic endoscopy depending on subspecialty interest
• Participation in quality improvement and service development in endoscopy

3. Acute Gastroenterology Service

You will take part in the acute gastroenterology rota on a 2 in 12 basis, which includes:

• Daily ward rounds for gastroenterology inpatients (6 days per week during rota weeks)
• Assessment of referrals from the acute medical take
• In-reach to clinical teams requiring gastroenterology input
• Management of upper GI bleeds during working hours (09:00–18:00)

4. Teaching & Training

The role includes active participation in teaching programmes for:

• Undergraduate medical students
• Foundation trainees
• Core medical trainees
• Specialist registrars

You will contribute to departmental education sessions and help shape the development of junior clinicians.

5. Leadership, Governance & Service Development

As part of the consultant team, you will:

• Participate in departmental and divisional management activities
• Support service improvement initiatives
• Engage in annual job planning, appraisal and revalidation
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and patient safety processes
• Play a key role in redesigning pathways to improve efficiency, access and patient experience

About the Department

The gastroenterology service in the South West is known for:

• A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• Strong multidisciplinary working with nursing, dietetics, radiology, colorectal and upper GI surgery, and primary care
• Rapid access outpatient pathways and excellent waiting time performance
• Extensive use of digital solutions to monitor and track patients effectively
• A forward-thinking approach that embraces innovation, service redesign, and modern models of care

The appointee will be joining a department committed to continuous improvement and keen to build on its already strong foundations.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training — Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience

Experience & Clinical Skills — Essential

• Broad experience and high-level competence in general gastroenterology
• JAG-accredited OGD and colonoscopy
• Experience in managing upper GI bleeding (endoscopic and non-endoscopic)
• Competence in managing acute GI emergencies
• Ability to apply clear clinical reasoning and sound judgement
• Experience across ward, outpatient and endoscopy settings

Desirable (Depending on Subspecialty Interest)

• Hepatology
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• ERCP (JAG accreditation)
• Therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
• Therapeutic lower GI endoscopy
• Nutrition support services

Leadership & Management — Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience contributing to service delivery and improvement
• Understanding of NHS performance targets and objectives
• Ability to balance personal workload with departmental priorities

Communication Skills — Essential

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, carers, colleagues and external agencies
• Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity in patient interactions
• Able to build trust and confidence within the team

Teaching — Essential

• Evidence of previous teaching experience
• Willingness to contribute to formal teaching programmes
• Ability to inspire, support and supervise junior doctors

Governance & Quality Improvement — Essential

• Evidence of contribution to clinical audit, QI and risk reduction
• Commitment to learning from incidents and improving safety culture

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