Consultant Gastroenterologist - IBD - Perm or Locum FTC

Triple West Medical; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a dynamic department. This role offers responsibilities in providing high-quality care, engaging in IBD service development, and mentoring junior staff. The position includes opportunities for leadership and research within a supportive clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in gastroenterology, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Excellent clinical support

Education and training opportunities

Flexible working options

Research engagement

Qualifications

• Broad experience in general gastroenterology and competence in OGD and colonoscopy.
• Clinical expertise in managing IBD and complex GI presentations.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services.
• Contribute to the department’s established IBD pathways.
• Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Broad experience in general gastroenterology

Clinical expertise in managing IBD

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary working

Confidence in managing acute GI emergencies

Education

Completion of specialist training in gastroenterology

Tools

OGD and colonoscopy

Job description

Triple West Medical are currently consultant with an NHS Trust seeking to appoint an ambitious, forward-thinking Consultant Gastroenterologist to join their dynamic and rapidly developing Gastroenterology Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality care within a supportive, collaborative, and innovative clinical environment.

This post is suitable for both a substantive candidate or a Locum Fixed Term Contract - min 12 Months. CESR Support can be discussed.

About the Role

They are looking for a clinician with broad experience in general gastroenterology and a defined subspecialty interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services, contributing to the department’s established IBD pathways, MDT working, endoscopy delivery, and service development initiatives.

You will join a cohesive consultant team working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pathway Navigators, endoscopists, colorectal surgeons, hepatology colleagues, and an extensive multidisciplinary network. The post offers genuine scope for clinical leadership, service innovation, teaching, research, and quality improvement.

The Department

The Gastroenterology Department at has grown significantly in recent years and now offers a comprehensive service delivered by a diverse team of consultants, trainees, specialist nurses, and advanced practitioners. The department benefits from strong internal links with hepatology, colorectal surgery, the GI Unit, upper and lower GI cancer teams, and an excellent endoscopy service supported by JAG-accredited clinicians.

The IBD service is particularly well-established, with a large specialist nursing team, robust clinical pathways, and active involvement in patient education, flare management, and biologics monitoring. You will be joining a group committed to delivering personalised care and continually enhancing clinical outcomes.

What They Offer

• Excellent clinical support

  A well-resourced team of junior doctors, specialist nurses, endoscopists, and administrative staff.

• Education, training, and CPD

  A dedicated Education Centre, weekly departmental teaching, regular M&M meetings, clinical governance half-days, and protected study leave (30 days over three years). All new consultants receive mentorship from an experienced colleague.

• Opportunities for teaching

  You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, supervise junior doctors, and participate in trust-wide teaching programmes

• Quality improvement and governance

  The Trust has a strong clinical governance framework, offering structure, support, and time for audit, patient safety initiatives, clinical standards work, and evidence-based practice

• Research engagement

  We encourage active participation in local and national clinical research. The Trust hosts the NIHR Research Design Service (South West), providing access to expert guidance for clinicians wishing to develop independent research proposals.

• Flexible working options

  Applications from candidates seeking less-than-full-time working or job-share arrangements are welcomed

Who We Are Looking For

• Completion (or near completion) of specialist training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine
• Broad experience in general gastroenterology and competence in OGD and colonoscopy (JAG accreditation expected)
• Clinical expertise in managing IBD and complex GI presentations
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach
• A track record of effective multidisciplinary working
• Willingness to contribute to teaching, clinical governance, and service improvement
• Confidence in managing acute GI emergencies, including upper GI bleeding
• A clear commitment to safety, professionalism, and high-quality clinical standards

Conditions and Requirements

This post is offered under the national Consultant (England) 2003 terms and conditions. The successful applicant must maintain full GMC registration with a licence to practise, comply with all Trust policies, and engage fully with mandatory training—including safeguarding and infection control.

If interested or would like to know more, please do contact us on 02077473035