Consultant - Gastroenterologist

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro invites applications for a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Join a large, teaching gastroenterology department with subspecialties, active in education and research, and the chance to lead transformation in endoscopy, IBD, nutrition and pathways.

Protected time will be provided to deliver modernisation, collaborate with operational managers and external partners to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in management of Gastroenterology patients.
• Develop subspecialty interests and skills as required by the department.
• Share responsibility for day-to-day management of the Gastroenterology department.
• Teach and train medical students and post-graduate doctors.
• Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Participate in departmental and Trust Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.

Skills

Gastroenterology expertise

Job description

Applicants are welcomed to apply for the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.

An exciting opportunity is available to join a large, progressive, teaching hospital Gastroenterology department in the heart of the desirable county of Cornwall. The successful candidate will join a team of ten luminal gastroenterologist and four hepatologists. The department delivers a broad set of specialty and subspecialty services supported by state‑of‑the‑art equipment and excellent access to all the required support services. The department has both strong links with other units within the South West Peninsula but also with large units around the country.

The Department is keen to further expand the already large portfolio of subspecialty services by appointing an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague willing to develop skills in cutting edge areas of Gastroenterology. Necessary training to achieve this goal may be supported with extra job‑planned time. The department is also active in both medical education and research and there is ample opportunity for colleagues to develop a significant interest in these area with the chance to take on significant Medical School roles if interested.

We would like the successful postholder to become our gastroenterology transformation lead which will provide dedicated strategic and operational leadership to drive forward the department’s ongoing modernisation agenda, ensuring that service delivery keeps pace with rising demand, national standards, and the Trust’s ambitions for high‑quality, sustainable care. This additional PA will support the coordination of complex workstreams across endoscopy, IBD, nutrition, and emergency pathways, enabling the post‑holder to lead pathway redesign, digital optimisation, workforce development, and performance improvement initiatives.

Given the scale of recent investment in endoscopy, the expansion of specialist nursing teams, and the department’s active involvement in research and innovation, protected time is essential to deliver meaningful transformation, embed best practice, and ensure the service continues to meet JAG, IBD, and national gastroenterology standards. The transformation lead will work in close collaboration with operational managers, clinical leads, and external partners to ensure changes are implemented safely, effectively, and in a way that enhances patient experience and outcomes – a really exciting new element to the gastroenterology consultant role.

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
• To develop subspecialty interests and skills supported as required by the department
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Gastroenterology department.
• Teaching and training of medical students and post‑graduate doctors
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

• We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
• Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Beckly Job title: Consultant Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01872 250000