Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to deliver high-quality gastrointestinal care across multiple sites. You will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for patient care and education. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. This role offers flexibility in hours and a collaborative working environment with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Support for personal development

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity for flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Recognised period of work in a specialist department treating gastrointestinal conditions.
• Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients on the gastroenterology ward.
• Participate in specialty multi-disciplinary and governance meetings.
• Develop links with local General Practitioners.

Skills

Clinical audit

Management of multi-professional teams

IT literacy

Endoscopy training

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP

CCST in General Internal Medicine

MD or PhD

Job description

Go back Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Gastroenterologist

The closing date is 19 September 2025

You will be based predominantly at the Royal Preston Hospital and facilitate the delivery of high-quality Gastroenterology across both sites at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, with rotating in-reach provision to Chorley General Hospital.

You will join of a team of 7 Gastroenterology Consultants and participate in a return to site GI bleeding rota (1 in 7). We welcome applications from those looking to work either full time or less than full time.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide direct input to patients on the gastroenterology ward (Ward 24) at Royal Preston Hospital, provide support to resident doctors and advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) covering ward referrals and Gastroenterology in-reach to the Emergency Department, and provide Gastroenterology in-reach to Chorley Hospital on a rotational basis
• Participate in specialty multi-disciplinary meetings, regular governance and specialty business meetings
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development
• Develop close links with local General Practitioners and community allied health professionals to support patient care across providers
• Support postgraduate and undergraduate education, providing endoscopy training, supervising clinics and on the ward and participating in clinical and educational supervision

About us

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.

Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the regional centre for cancer, renal, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, vascular, plastics and major trauma. With excellent road and rail links there is easy access to major cities, the expansive North West coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District, your free time will be as exciting and varied as your working week.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• CCST in General Internal Medicine / Specialist Register entry within six months
• MD or PhD
• Evidence of ongoing personal / professional development.

Experience and Skills

• Recognised period of work in a specialist department treating upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions.
• Ability to undertake clinical audit of work and apply findings to clinical work.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Ability to manage and lead a multi-professional team.
• IT literate
• JAG accredited olonoscopist.

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Research and Development

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust