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A University Teaching Hospital in the West Midlands is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our experienced team. The Gastroenterology Department serves the county of Shropshire and Mid Wales and comprises 8 Consultant Gastroenterologists and 1 Consultant Hepatologist across two hospital sites.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Provide high-quality care for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
• Independently manage a mix of emergency and elective gastroenterology cases.
• Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota.
• Contribute to audit, governance, and training for junior doctors and multi-disciplinary staff.
• Attend and contribute to Upper GI / Hepatobiliary Cancer MDT meetings.

Professional Development & Teamwork:

• Develop enhanced clinical skills in the management of acutely ill patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
• Help achieve clinical and quality targets agreed both locally and nationally.
• Engage in research, education, and leadership within the department.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• MBBS, MB ChB, or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following:
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (within 6 months of interview).
• Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

Desirable Criteria:

• PhD, MD, or higher education qualification.
• Experience in advanced endoscopic procedures or subspecialty interest in Gastroenterology.

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