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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a friendly, forward-thinking clinical team delivering high-quality gastroenterology and general medical services in the North East.

This post offers flexibility for candidates seeking sub-speciality development, academic involvement, research activity, teaching responsibilities, or tailored job planning. The service promotes sustainable work-life balance and a collaborative team ethos while maintaining high clinical standards. Consultant JD & PS 251018

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care in Gastroenterology, including outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and endoscopy activity as per the agreed job plan.
• Participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota.
• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
• Support acute care interfaces and emergency pathways where required.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, safety, and professionalism.

Endoscopy & Acute Interface

• Contribute to the development of endoscopy services and acute gastroenterology pathways.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives supporting patient flow and quality outcomes.

Teaching & Training

• Deliver structured teaching and supervision for medical students and junior doctors.
• Participate in educational assessment, mentoring, and training programme development.
• Support the development of a positive learning environment.

Governance, Audit & Research

• Participate actively in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and appraisal.
• Undertake audit projects and present findings.
• Critically evaluate research and apply evidence-based practice.
• Engage in research activity where appropriate.

Leadership & Service Development

• Contribute to the operational development of gastroenterology services.
• Demonstrate leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support strategic service planning and delivery targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview) or CESR.

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree.
• Evidence of relevant research activity.

Eligibility

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated high-level clinical competence in Gastroenterology and General Medicine.
• Experience delivering consultant-level care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experience in undertaking audits and applying evidence-based practice.
• Experience teaching and supervising junior clinicians.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience.
• Experience developing or expanding clinical services.

Teaching & Supervision

Essential

• Experience teaching and supervising medical students and junior trainees.

Desirable

• Experience supervising speciality registrars.
• Higher teaching qualification.

Research & Audit

Essential

• Experience conducting audits and presenting findings.
• Ability to critically appraise clinical research.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and leadership capability.
• Ability to manage workload effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking and service development capability.
• Ability to travel between clinical sites as required.