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We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant Physician with a special interest in Gastroenterology to join an established and expanding team in the West Midlands region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of specialist GI services.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of high-quality care across endoscopy, outpatient clinics, and inpatient services, while also having the opportunity to develop sub-speciality interests such as IBD, nutrition, GI cancer, or therapeutic endoscopy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care in gastroenterology, including both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Participate in the provision of general internal medicine, including contribution to the general medical on-call rota.
• Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures within JAG-accredited facilities, including colonoscopy, EMR, PEGs, and bowel cancer screening.
• Contribute to the multidisciplinary management of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including IBD, hepatology, nutrition, and GI cancers.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision for junior doctors, trainees, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate actively in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and service development within the department.
• Engage with teaching and training responsibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, as well as junior doctors.
• Contribute to research, audit, and academic activities in the field of gastroenterology.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of appointment, or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at the interview date.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of award at time of interview) OR eligibility via CESR.
• European Speciality Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology or equivalent.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.

Desirable

• Higher medical or scientific degree relevant to gastroenterology.

Clinical Experience (Essential)

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion and take full, independent responsibility for the management of patients with gastroenterological conditions.
• Proven experience in managing a broad spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology cases.
• Evidence of independent clinical practice and strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience in General Medicine and willingness to contribute to acute/general medicine rotas.

Desirable

• Minimum 6 months – 1 year NHS experience.
• Subspecialty interest in hepatology or nutrition, complementary to existing services.

Teaching & Training (Essential)

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Experience supervising and mentoring medical students, F1/F2, and speciality trainees.
• Ability to teach clinical skills effectively.

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification or training.
• Experience in teaching endoscopy and/or delivering structured teaching programmes.

Management & Leadership (Essential)

• Commitment to continuing professional development, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
• Willingness to report errors, engage in learning processes, and support service development.

Desirable

• Attendance at a formal management/leadership course.
• Evidence of relevant academic or research achievements in gastroenterology.

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