Consultant - Gastroenterologist

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro invites applications for a Consultant Gastroenterologist. The post includes leadership of the Gastroenterology Transformation Lead, providing strategic and operational leadership to modernise services, including endoscopy, IBD, nutrition, and emergency care.

The role emphasises clinical excellence, subspecialty development, and active participation in education, research, and governance within a large teaching hospital in Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Gastroenterology patients.
• Develop subspecialty interests and skills as supported by the department.
• Share with colleagues responsibility for day-to-day management of the Gastroenterology department.

Job description

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large, progressive teaching hospital Gastroenterology department in the desirable county of Cornwall. The successful candidate will join a team of ten luminal gastroenterologists and four hepatologists, delivering a broad range of specialty and subspecialty services supported by state-of-the-art equipment and excellent access to diagnostic and support services. The department has strong links across the South West Peninsula and with leading centres nationally.

The department is keen to expand its already extensive subspecialty portfolio and welcomes applications from enthusiastic clinicians interested in developing expertise in innovative areas of Gastroenterology. Additional job-planned time may be available to support training and service development. The department is also active in medical education and research, offering opportunities to develop academic interests and undertake significant Medical School roles.

The successful postholder will take on the additional role of Gastroenterology Transformation Lead, providing strategic and operational leadership to support the department’s modernisation programme. This dedicated PA will enable leadership of service redesign, digital innovation, workforce development, pathway improvement and performance initiatives across key areas including endoscopy, IBD, nutrition and emergency care.

Working closely with clinical leaders, operational managers and external partners, the Transformation Lead will help ensure services continue to meet national standards while improving patient experience, outcomes and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership in shaping the future of Gastroenterology services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

• 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