Consultant - Gastroenterologist

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro is inviting applications for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a dynamic department that delivers high-quality clinical care, education, research and innovation.

The successful candidate will contribute to outpatient clinics and endoscopy, participate in MDTs, teaching and governance activities, with opportunities in advanced endoscopy, nutrition, hepatology and service development. This is a permanent post with flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent).
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Outpatients care – clinics (usually 2 a week) and endoscopy lists (usually 2 a week).
• Inpatient care – ward rounds and on-call duties as described, with no overnight GiM commitments.
• Teaching – undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with expansion potential.
• Attend MDTs and governance meetings.
• Personal development and leadership opportunities if desired.
• Research opportunities if desired.

Skills

Teaching

Gastroenterology experience

Clinical audit

Clinical governance

MDT participation

Education

GMC Registration

GMC Specialist Register or near CCT

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Higher degree MD/PhD

Job description

Job summary Applicants are invited to apply for an exciting Consultant Gastroenterologist opportunity at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, based in the cathedral city of Truro. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive department delivering high-quality clinical care, education, research and innovation.

The successful candidate will join a team of nine Gastroenterologists and four Hepatologists serving a population of approximately 580,000. The department has benefited from significant investment, including a £3.4 million redevelopment of the Endoscopy Unit, which includes seven procedure rooms and supports a comprehensive endoscopy service.

The service provides advanced endoscopy including EMR, ESD, ERCP, EUS, capsule endoscopy and bowel cancer screening. We also deliver specialist services in IBD, nutrition, hepatology and complex polyp management, supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams and specialist nursing staff.

Applications are welcomed from clinicians with interests in advanced endoscopy, IBD, nutrition, hepatology, education, research, digital innovation or service development. Opportunities exist to undertake leadership, teaching and quality improvement activities.

Cornwall offers an exceptional quality of life, combining stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and excellent leisure opportunities with the chance to build a rewarding consultant career.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a central role in the continued development of gastroenterology services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

• Outpatients care - clinics (usually 2 a week), endoscopy lists (usually 2 a week)
• Inpatient care - 1 in 9 ward weeks, 1 in 9 endoscopy on call, GiM post take ward round (3.5 hr evening ward round approx 1 in 18 weekdays only. No overnight or weekend GiM commitment)
• Teaching - undergraduate and post graduate teaching (with opportunities to expand this if interested)
• Attendance at MDTs and governance meetings
• Personal development and leadership opportunities if desired
• Research opportunities if desired

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD

Essential Experience

• Teaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT)
• Experience of working within Gastroenterology
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Desirable Experience

• Train the trainers course
• Management course

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Location: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ

The closing date is 31 December 2026. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert early.