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An excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Fixed Term Consultant in Gastroenterology to join a modern, integrated digestive diseases service within the North West. The department delivers comprehensive gastrointestinal services, including gastroenterology, endoscopy, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and emergency services, within a cohesive, multidisciplinary framework.

This role is suitable for an experienced consultant gastroenterologist seeking to work within a forward-thinking service that supports subspecialty development and service innovation.

Service Description

The Gastroenterology service operates as an integrated digestive diseases department, bringing together:

• Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Services
• Colorectal and Emergency GI Surgery

The service is supported by:

• Dedicated GI inpatient wards
• Modern endoscopy facilities across multiple sites
• Specialist GI physiology laboratories
• A well-established multidisciplinary team including trainees, trust doctors, and specialist nurses in IBD and hepatology

Significant investment in endoscopy infrastructure continues, supporting service expansion and high-quality patient care.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consultant-led care for patients with gastroenterological conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute to the general gastroenterology service, including inpatient ward cover and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in the GI bleed on-call rota, including out-of-hours cover.
• Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in line with service requirements.
• Act as Consultant of the Week on a rotational basis, providing leadership for GI inpatient services and referral support to acute medical teams.
• Work collaboratively with gastroenterology colleagues, GI surgeons, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate actively in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
• Support education and supervision of trainees and junior doctors.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to:

• Comply with GMC Good Medical Practice, infection control policies, and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development.
• Audit clinical outcomes, report incidents, and contribute to risk management.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, primary care colleagues, and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to patient complaints in line with organisational policy.
• Support efficient service delivery, including providing adequate notice for annual and study leave.

On-Call Commitments

• Participation in the out-of-hours GI bleed rota.
• Shared consultant responsibility for inpatient gastroenterology cover.

Essential Qualifications

• Primary Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).
• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Gastroenterology, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of appointment.
• Royal College Membership (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year of NHS experience working at an appropriate senior level.

Desirable Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent.
• Management qualification or equivalent leadership experience

Personal Attributes

• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team-based service model.
• Enthusiasm for service development and innovation.