Consultant Gastroenterologist (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Gastroenterology - James Pag[...]

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a full-time Consultant in Gastroenterology. The role involves delivering comprehensive gastroenterology services, managing outpatient clinics, and participating in a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications and be proficient in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable institution committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
• Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Training in a sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Share gastroenterology workload with consultant colleagues.
• Provide out-of-hours cover and annual leave cover.
• Consult and provide advisory services to medical colleagues.
• Participate in clinical governance and management of the service.

Skills

Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems

Proficient in gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Experience in teaching junior medical staff

Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues

Organisational and prioritisation skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC

Full GMC Registration

MD/PhD

Job description

Main area Gastroenterology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (one in 6 on-call)

Employer James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Gorleston-on-sea Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2025 23:59

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service.

Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:

• Putting patients first
• Aiming to get it right
• Recognising that everybody counts
• Doing everything openly and honestly

Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England.

Job overview

The James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a consultant in Gastroenterology for a newly created position. The appointed candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive gastroenterology service, including ward management, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy, in collaboration with the six existing consultants.

Main duties of the job

• Share with consultant colleagues the gastroenterology workload.
• Provide with the other consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
• Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.
• Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.
• Take part in the Royal College of Physicians continuing medical education programme.
• Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department.
• Participate in clinical governance.
• Contribute to management of the service and in due course, take on leadership roles within the department.
• Comply with the outline Consultant work programme and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments.
• Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, inter-disciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust has become a valued and much-loved local institution, serving the communities of Great Yarmouth and Waveney since it fully opened in 1982. Today, we employ over 4000 members of staff, working closely with our hospital partners to deliver innovative and compassionate care.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine.
• Full GMC Registration
• MD/PhD

Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty.
• Must be proficient in gastroscopy, colonoscopy.
• Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.

Key Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
• Experience in teaching junior medical staff.
• Able to organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Motivation and able to plan and develop the service.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England.