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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Gastroenterology to join a dynamic and expanding gastroenterology service in the East Midlands.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality gastroenterology services, including endoscopy, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care. This role offers the opportunity to develop subspecialty interests such as hepatology, IBD, nutrition, or therapeutic endoscopy within a well-established multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive gastroenterology services, including outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and endoscopy procedures.
• Deliver diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
• Participate in elective and emergency care, including on-call commitments (currently 1:16 rota).
• Perform and support advanced endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, therapeutic interventions, and PEG placements.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including clinical nurse specialists, dieticians, and other specialities.
• Contribute to bowel cancer screening and specialist GI services.
• Provide supervision, teaching, and mentorship to junior doctors and medical students.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs).
• Engage in research, innovation, and service development initiatives within gastroenterology.
• Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) and adhere to GMC standards and clinical guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of CCT).
• European Speciality Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology (or equivalent).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.

Desirable

• Higher medical or scientific degree relevant to Gastroenterology.

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Gastroenterology and General Medicine.
• Evidence of independent clinical practice.
• Experience in clinical decision-making and risk management.
• Experience in endoscopy and management of GI disorders.
• Experience in audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs).
• Experience supervising junior doctors and working within MDTs.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest (e.g., Hepatology, IBD, Nutrition, GI Oncology, Therapeutic Endoscopy).

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide spectrum of GI conditions.
• Strong endoscopic and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and clinical prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage complex clinical scenarios and workload pressures.

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Participation in clinical audit and governance activities.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice in clinical care.

Desirable

• Teaching qualifications or formal training.
• Research experience or publications.