Consultant Gastroenterologist

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a team of specialists. The role involves providing comprehensive Gastroenterology services, participating in on-call duties, and contributing to service development. The ideal candidate has significant endoscopy experience and a passion for patient care. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervised training program in Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrable teaching ability.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient Gastroenterology services.
• Participate in business planning of Gastroenterology services.
• Ensure adherence to infection control practices.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

GI Physiology

Team Collaboration

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Membership of Royal College of Physicians

Postgraduate thesis

Job description

Go back Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Gastroenterologist

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Want to work as part of an award-winning team at one of the happiest Trusts in the country?

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to join our team of 12 Consultants providing comprehensive Gastroenterology and Liver services. Most importantly we are seeking someone who will fit in well with our happy and productive team in our very modern and well equipped unit. Subspecialty interests will be very welcome, particularly subspecialty training in hepatology, but we would also welcome expertise in endoscopy training, ERCP, EUS or GI physiology.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic endoscopy, bowel cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition services are already well developed but complementary skills will be very welcome.

So if you are looking to join a team at a modern and innovative Trust which is easy to get to then let us be your next career move.

Main duties of the job

As a consultant here at King\'s Mill Hospital you will provide outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic Gastroenterology services. You would also participate in the on-call gastroenterology service which includes weekend morning ward rounds and an out of hours GI bleed service (1:9 rota currently). You will also be expected to take part in business planning of Gastroenterology services in collaboration with the other consultants in the department and hospital management.

About us

We are proud of our improvements over the last five years at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and we recognise we can improve further. We know good quality healthcare can only be delivered by focussing on the experience of people, be it patients and the public or the colleagues you work with. Our improvements have been achieved by two central commitments to people:

Weexpectallpatientsto receive the same standard of care we would want our friends and family to have and :

We expectallcolleaguesto be treated with the same values we believe are important; support, kindness and respect.

We want to work with partners, we want to move beyond the boundaries of our hospitals and we want to help our local population become healthier.

Since 2019 we have been working to deliver healthier communities and outstanding care for all, and working with Primary Care Networks and partners in our Mid- Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Provider and our Integrated Care System.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient Gastroenterology service and support the Trust and its network in providing the best possible care to patients;
• To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within your area of work
• Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absence;
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time;
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels;
• To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy at all times;
• To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff;
• To have knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• Membership of Royal College of Physicians or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• Progress towards or attainment of college exams
• Postgraduate thesis

Clinical Experience

• Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Understanding of all aspects of Gastroenterology and GI Endoscopy
• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
• Attendance at Train the trainers Course in Endoscopy

Teaching

• Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role

Research

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

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.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust