Consultant Gastroenterologist

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is looking for a Consultant Gastroenterologist. This full-time position at Aintree University Hospital offers a chance to deliver high-quality patient care in gastroenterology, participate in a consultant-led on-call rota, and work within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have full GMC registration and experience in luminal gastroenterology. Join us to contribute to a prestigious academic setting while furthering your professional development and shaping gastroenterology services.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Experience in luminal gastroenterology.
• Evidence of teaching medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastrointestinal care.
• Participate in the 1:11 consultant on-call rota for emergencies.
• Engage in audits, quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice

Endoscopic skills in GI bleeding

Strong communication and teamworking

Empathy and patient experience improvement

Education

MB ChB / MB BS (or equivalent)

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Closing date is 07 January 2026

Location: Aintree University Hospital
Organisation: University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG)
Contract Type: Substantive | Full Time

ULHG is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our expanding team at Aintree. This role is central to our commitment to strengthening Gastroenterology and Hepatology services and delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care for a large and complex patient population.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based gastroenterology care, support multidisciplinary working, and help strengthen clinical pathways across the service in line with national standards. Responsibilities include inpatient gastroenterology, endoscopy, and participation in the consultant on-call rota. Our JAG‑accredited endoscopy unit has a strong research portfolio and close links with the University of Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑acuity teaching hospital with scope to shape and develop services and contribute to ongoing clinical innovation.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration, MRCP(UK) (or equivalent), and be on the Specialist Register (or within six months of CCT at interview). Informal enquiries and site visits are welcome.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a dedicated consultant team delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred gastroenterology care at Aintree University Hospital, with opportunities to develop clinical, educational and leadership interests within a high‑acuity environment.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Gastroenterology Care: Provide comprehensive luminal gastroenterology services and contribute to the continued development of evidence‑based pathways across the specialty.
• Inpatient Care: Participate in the consultant‑led rotational "hot week" model, overseeing inpatients and ward referrals, supported by junior medical staff and specialist nurses.
• Outpatient Clinics & Endoscopy: Deliver general gastroenterology outpatient clinics and diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy lists, including training and supervision within a JAG‑accredited unit.
• GI Bleed & On‑Call: Join the 1:11 consultant on‑call rota, covering emergency GI bleeds, acute referrals and inpatient reviews, fully job‑planned in line with national terms.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Participate in relevant MDTs to support safe, coordinated and evidence‑based care across specialties.
• Education, Research & Service Development: Contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service innovation aligned to Trust priorities.

This role offers flexibility, professional development and the opportunity to shape the continued enhancement of gastroenterology services within a dynamic department.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award‑winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single‑site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

This is a full‑time substantive Consultant post in Gastroenterology at Aintree University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). The post holder will join a cohesive consultant team delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a busy teaching hospital providing luminal gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy services.

Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care, contributing to evidence‑based, multidisciplinary practice. Take part in the two‑week rotational hot week model, leading ward rounds, inpatient reviews and clinical coordination. Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, supporting JAG standards and training. Participate in the 1:11 out‑of‑hours rota covering emergency gastroenterology and GI bleed pathways.

Multidisciplinary Working Engage in relevant MDTs, including UGI and colorectal cancer, HPB, liver, nutrition and pelvic floor, supporting safe and coordinated care.

Teaching and Education Teach and supervise medical students, trainees and other professionals, and contribute to endoscopy training. Participation in departmental education, governance and teaching programmes is expected.

Quality Improvement, Governance and Research Support audit, QI activity, governance processes and research in line with departmental and Trust priorities. Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.

Job Plan and Support The post comprises 10 PAs (8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA), with potential for additional SPA by agreement. Office space, IT access and administrative support will be provided. Participation in appraisal and revalidation is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB ChB / MB BS (or equivalent)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree (MD or PhD) or submitted pending viva

Registration

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview

Clinical Experience

• Broad experience in luminal gastroenterology
• Evidence of continued medical education
• Subspecialty interest

Teaching & Training

• Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
• PGCE or evidence of education delivery
• Train the Trainer qualification
• Experience of UG & PG teaching

Knowledge

• High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice
• Endoscopic skills in GI bleeding
• Understanding of GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines

Audit & Research Experience

• Understanding of clinical audit principles
• Understanding of research principles
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for clinical research
• Proven audit experience with publication of results
• Research involvement with publications

Managing Self

• Able to take responsibility, make decisions, and apply authority appropriately
• Commitment to high standards in care
• Positive approach to lessons learned
• Alignment with Trust values

Working with Others

• Strong communication and teamworking across clinical settings
• Empathic, challenges negativity, improves patient experience

Managing Others

• Awareness of NHS Trust management structures and issues
• Ability to manage conflict
• Support and development of trainee medical staff

Leading People

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical teams and service change
• Strategic thinking, risk management, innovation, mentoring and leading multi‑disciplinary change

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.

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