Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK hospital trust is seeking a consultant in Gastroenterology for a newly created position. The role involves delivering comprehensive gastroenterology services including ward management and outpatient clinics. Candidates should have dual accreditation in gastroenterology and general internal medicine, or be near to qualification. The position offers flexibility to include sub-specialty interests and is part of a collaborative team of existing consultants. Salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 annually.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and professional development

Involvement in innovative healthcare projects

Qualifications

• Must have dual accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or an agreed date for it.
• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Share the gastroenterology workload with colleagues.
• Provide mutual cover for out-of-hours and annual leave.
• Advise medical colleagues in other specialties.
• Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities.
• Engage in education and audit activities of the department.
• Be a part of clinical governance and management.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Proficient in gastroscopy

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Clear communication

Teaching junior medical staff

Organizing and prioritizing work

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.

Our hospital is also on the path towards developing a new hospital over the coming years, working closely with the Department of Health and Care to deliver a modern, innovative health and care campus on our current site as part of the national New Hospital Programme.

Details

• Date posted: 08 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 177-MDEMER-7421714-B
• Job location: James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston‑on‑sea, NR31 6LA

Responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Essential:
  • 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
• Desirable:
  • MD/PhD

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential:
  • 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.
• Desirable:
  • Training in sub‑specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.

Academic Achievements

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

Key Skills

• Essential:
  • 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
• Desirable:
  • Formal training in teaching skills
  • Experience of committee work/project management.
  • Computer Literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston‑on‑sea, NR31 6LA

Website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/