Consultant Gastroenterologist

Integrated Care System; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant in Gastroenterology at Yeovil District Hospital. The role includes managing patient care, training junior staff, and contributing to the development of the specialty. Candidates must be GMC registered and possess a solid clinical background in Gastroenterology. The position offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a vibrant working environment in Somerset.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development support

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• MBBS and MRCP or equivalent required.
• Full GMC Registration essential.
• Clinical experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of patients within Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
• Professional supervision and training of junior medical staff.
• Participation in on-call rota and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical governance understanding

Communication

Leadership

Ability to cope with demands

Education

MBBS

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (MD, PhD)

Job description

We are recruiting a Consultant to join our Gastroenterology Department at our site location of Yeovil District Hospital. We therefore invite applications from enthusiastic, dedicated colleagues to join us and seek individuals with a rang of expertise to complement our existing sub-speciality interests - candidates are encouraged to discuss in advance specific areas of interest and departmental needs.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see detailed job description section below.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Diagnosis and management of patients under the care of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Yeovil District Hospital site, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Continuing responsibility for care of patients in liaison with colleagues.

Respond to and manage referrals from other specialties.

Professional supervision, management and training of junior medical staff.

The appointee will be expected to be fully involved in the development of the specialty.

To ensure one's own clinical practice is monitored and performed in accordance with requirements from clinical governance.

To participate in pathology and MDT meetings.

To take part in the gastrointestinal bleeding on call rota of 1:8 non resident.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS and MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• * CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date)
• * CESR
• * European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

• Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
• Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
• Ability to lead and develop the service
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Experience at locum consultant level.

Additional Criteria

• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service
• Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as recruitment and selection, equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods

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.