Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in Hepatology

Overview

In this role you will contribute to a busy Gastroenterology and Liver service within a patient-centred NHS department. You will help deliver elective and emergency gastroenterology care with a strong emphasis on hepatology, while supporting outpatient transformation and novel pathways. The position sits in a high-volume, JAG-accredited Endoscopy unit that trains through the North-West Endoscopy academy and supports bowel cancer screening. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to shape services and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care on the Gastroenterology ward
• Contribute to the GI-bleed endoscopy on-call service (1:6, evolving to 1:8)
• Participate in post-on-call triage, clinics and fast-track pathways
• Engage in elective outpatient clinics and endoscopy sessions
• Manage a 10-POA job plan with on-call allocation; regular plan reviews
• Support outpatient transformation and development of Luminal and Liver services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care
• Participate in audit, education and ongoing professional development
• Contribute to service development and leadership in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• CCT or CESR in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or eligibility within 6 months of interview
• MRCP or equivalent
• Desirable: Hepatology fellowship; medical education qualification; higher degree (MD/PhD)

• Enthusiasm and commitment to Gastroenterology
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Leadership and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Endoscopy – Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology clinical expertise
• Audit and research literacy

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