Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology to enhance their specialist department. This role involves delivering Hepatology services, contributing to emergency and elective core services, and participating in ongoing clinical education and research.

Qualifications

• Evidence of completing an approved training in Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
• On Specialist Register with GMC.

Responsibilities

• Provide Hepatology services with a focus on patient management.
• Participate in a GI bleeding on-call rota.
• Collaborate with a team of Gastroenterologists and nurses.

Skills

Hepatology experience

Gastroenterology experience

Endoscopy skills

Education

CCT or CESR

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This offers the opportunity to join a cohesive and progressive Gastroenterology and Hepatology department which has an excellent track record in clinical service delivery, research, teaching & training.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team of 11 WTE Gastroenterologists fully supported by specialist nurses and advanced diagnostic services. We currently have specialist Hepatology nurses delivering a viral Hepatitis service and contributing to the management of cirrhosis patients (including a daycase paracentesis service). They will participate in a 1 in 11 out of hours GI bleeding on call rota.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-CONS-257-D

Job locations

BRI

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post, which would maintain our current position of having 3 dedicated Hepatologists. The post holder is expected to have broad experience of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and endoscopy as the role contributes to the core Gastroenterology elective and emergency service but with special emphasis on delivering Hepatology services.

The department has an established Hepatology service with close links to our local liver transplant centre (Leeds). Bradford Gastroenterology service also has expertise in managing Complex IBD, Nutrition and Hepato-biliary diseases in addition to advanced therapeutic endoscopic services and a bowel cancer screening programme. The applicant will have the opportunity to further develop a specialist interest alongside our existing team and we would welcome applicants with an interest in developing the efficiency of the service through, for example, utilising technology.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post, which would maintain our current position of having 3 dedicated Hepatologists. The post holder is expected to have broad experience of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and endoscopy as the role contributes to the core Gastroenterology elective and emergency service but with special emphasis on delivering Hepatology services.

The department has an established Hepatology service with close links to our local liver transplant centre (Leeds). Bradford Gastroenterology service also has expertise in managing Complex IBD, Nutrition and Hepato-biliary diseases in addition to advanced therapeutic endoscopic services and a bowel cancer screening programme. The applicant will have the opportunity to further develop a specialist interest alongside our existing team and we would welcome applicants with an interest in developing the efficiency of the service through, for example, utilising technology.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Gastroenterology /Hepatology

Desirable

• Experience in Hepatology/Liver transplant medicine

Qualifications Essential

• 1) CCT or CESR within 6 months of AAC date 2) On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Gastroenterology /Hepatology

Desirable

• Experience in Hepatology/Liver transplant medicine

Qualifications Essential

• 1) CCT or CESR within 6 months of AAC date 2) On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BRI

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BRI

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)