Consultant – Gastroenterology

Overview

In this Consultant Gastroenterology role, you will provide expert GI care across three hospitals and associated sites. You will participate in a 7-day bleeding service with weekend on-call, supporting cross-site GI bleed cover and endoscopy sessions. You will work within a collaborative team and contribute to education and training at local medical schools and NHS networks. This position offers opportunities to develop subspecialty interests and to shape regional gastroenterology services in a dynamic trust.

Responsibilities

• Cross-site GI bleed cover and endoscopy sessions/clinics
• Base at Royal Lancaster Infirmary with travel to other sites
• participate in a 7-day bleeding service and 24/7 weekend bleed service on-call
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior medical staff
• Engage in medical and dental education initiatives with undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• Develop and support sub-specialty interests (e.g., Bowel Cancer Screening, IBD, Hepatology, ERCP/Therapeutic endoscopy)

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration, MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview (Gastroenterology & General Medicine)
• JAG accredited for upper and lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• UK clinical training/experience equivalent to UK CCT in Gastroenterology & General Medicine
• Current UK professional registration

• Ability to train/supervise junior medical staff
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Audit participation and educational skills
• JAG accreditation for upper and lower endoscopy
• Therapeutic endoscopy / ERCP
• Experience in Gastrointestinal diseases management

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