Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider located in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a consultant in Gastroenterology to join their team. The role involves delivering a comprehensive gastroenterology service, collaborating with existing consultants, and offering opportunities for sub-specialty interests. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in the field. This position boasts a supportive work environment that values training and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across problems within the specialty.
• Experience in gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
• Must have experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive gastroenterology service.
• Participate in the Royal College of Physicians continuing education programme.
• Take part in clinical governance.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Proficient in gastroscopy

Teaching junior medical staff

Organising and prioritising work

Research involvement

Formal training in teaching skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MD/PhD

Job description

The James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a consultant in Gastroenterology for a newly created position. The appointed candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive gastroenterology service, including ward management, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy, in collaboration with the six existing consultants. There is flexibility to adapt the role to incorporate sub-specialty interests, and while dual accreditation in gastroenterology and general internal medicine (GIM) is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Main duties of the job

• Share with consultant colleagues the gastroenterology workload.
• Provide with the other consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
• Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.
• Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.
• Take part in the Royal College of Physicians continuing medical education programme. Study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service will be provided.
• Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department.
• Participate in clinical governance.
• Contribute to management of the service and in due course, take on leadership roles within the department.
• Comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (i.e. regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS).
• Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, inter-disciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.

About us

Our Trust has become a valued and much-loved local institution, serving the communities of Great Yarmouth and Waveney since it fully opened in 1982. Today, we employ over 4000 members of staff, working closely with our hospital partners to deliver innovative and compassionate care.

We cherish our role as a provider of education, working closely with local and international universities Higher Education institutions, and we are committed to 'growing our own' - investing in employing and training people from our community to develop and flourish in a variety of clinical and non-clinical careers.

The James Paget is known internationally for its excellence in research and training, and for the clinical experience we offer to our trainee doctors and healthcare staff. We are a diverse, welcoming hospital, and are committed to offering flexible working arrangements to help develop the skills and experience of our teams.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
• Full GMC Registration
• MD/PhD

Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty especially with a wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Must be proficient in gastroscopy, colonoscopy
• Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
• Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.

Academic Achievements

• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
• Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
• Experience in teaching junior medical staff
• Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
• Motivation and able to plan and develop the service
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience of teaching medical students
• Formal training in teaching skills
• Experience of committee work/project management.
• Computer Literate

Please note that the closing date is 19 October 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.