Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in ERCP & EUS

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant to join their expanding Gastroenterology department. This role offers the chance to contribute to core elective and emergency services, with a focus on developing ERCP and EUS services. The department is known for its high volume of procedures and innovative outpatient pathways, supported by significant recent investments. Ideal candidates will have broad experience in Gastroenterology and a passion for patient-centered care. Join a team that values collaboration and is committed to enhancing service delivery in a busy and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Broad Gastroenterology experience, including Endoscopy.
• Specialist interest in ERCP and EUS service development.

Responsibilities

• Shared inpatient care on the Gastroenterology ward.
• Participate in post-on-call activities and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Gastroenterology experience

Endoscopy

ERCP

EUS service development

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Gastroenterology

Job description

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient-centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our dedicated team aims to develop the Gastroenterology and Liver service and welcomes like-minded candidates to join us. This is an exciting time following a £4.0 million recurrent investment to support a blended workforce and a £4.5 million capital refurbishment of our Endoscopy unit in 2023/2024. Opportunities include supporting service development and outpatient transformation as we develop sub-specialty services and innovative outpatient pathways.

Our Gastroenterology and Liver service is among the busiest in the UK, offering a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Our recently refurbished JAG-accredited Endoscopy unit performs approximately 15,000 procedures annually, serves as a training centre for the North-West Endoscopy training academy, and manages Bowel cancer screening in Lancashire.

The post holder should have broad Gastroenterology experience, including Endoscopy, contributing to core elective and emergency services, with a specialist interest in ERCP and EUS service development.

Main duties of the job

1. Shared inpatient care on the Gastroenterology ward, with a Consultant ward presence for 1 week every 6 weeks.
2. Contribute equally to inpatient care and the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service, currently 1:6, with plans to extend to 1:8.
3. Participate in post-on-call activities, including Clinical Assessment Service triage, clinics, and fast-track assessments.
4. Elective activities such as outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists are mainly scheduled during a 5-week period off the ward.
5. The job plan includes 10 programmed activities, with formal review within 6 months.
6. Predictable emergency on-call duties for Gastroenterology/GI Bleeding, approximately 1.5 DCC, with additional unscheduled work as needed.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 1.6 million within Lancashire and South Cumbria, including Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, and beyond. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital and Clifton Hospital, providing a wide range of acute, community, and specialist services, including Cardiac, Haematology, and Sleep Medicine, and hosting the National Artificial Eye Service.

Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR