Consultant Gastroenterologist | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Wirral is seeking a full-time Consultant Gastroenterologist. The role involves managing inpatient care and performing endoscopies. Candidates should have a broad-based gastroenterology background with subspecialty skills in Hepatology or IBD. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have subspecialist skills within Hepatology or IBD.
• Experience managing inpatient gastroenterology emergencies.
• Ability to undertake ward rounds and prioritize inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient gastroenterology emergencies during ward weeks.
• Conduct fixed sessions for clinics and endoscopy lists.
• Ensure patient-centered care with a supportive team.

Skills

Broad-based gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Hepatology

IBD

Education

Medical degree with relevant specialization

Job description

Overview

Consultant Gastroenterologist | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The new appointee will be expected to have a broad based gastroenterology and endoscopy background, with subspecialist skills within Hepatology or IBD. Depending upon the quality and the subspecialty skills of the applications, the Trust might be able to offer more than one post to help meet increasing demand for gastroenterology services on the Wirral peninsula. The appointee will be supported by the Gastroenterology Consultants, Junior Doctors, Ward Nursing Staff, GI Pharmacist, Specialist Nurses, and Dieticians. Their work will focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Gastroenterological and GIM conditions.

TheWirral advert closes on the specified date and references the Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.

Job details

• Posting date: 29 September 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 29 October 2025
• Location: Wirral, CH49 5PE
• Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 7513807/408-25-714-A

Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to undertake ward rounds and manage inpatient gastroenterology emergencies between 9-5 pm during ward weeks. Ward weeks may include cancelling elective sessions to prioritise inpatient care and the management of inpatient cross-specialty referrals (average 30-35 per week).

During off-ward weeks, a 10 PA Gastroenterologist will undertake 4-5 fixed sessions per week (2 clinics and 2-3 endoscopy lists) as per service needs. During the off-ward weeks, consultants will not have any regular inpatient commitments.

Clinic activity is typically structured as 4 News and 8 Follow ups in a 4-hour session. Diagnostic OGD and sigmoidoscopy are allocated 1 point; colonoscopy +/- polypectomy is allocated 2.5 points notionally. Admin for the clinic and endoscopy list is conducted in two dedicated admin sessions allocated in the job plan.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first contact; the Trust is described as "competent and caring" by patients.

Qualifications and expectations

Broad-based gastroenterology and endoscopy background with subspecialist skills within Hepatology or IBD.

About the Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with coastline and countryside surroundings. It is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England with over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Trust has approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links to major cities such as Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH. This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025.

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