Consultant Gastroenterology

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

Job summary

An established NHS trust is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Gastroenterology to enhance patient care in a vibrant healthcare environment. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge and leadership within the Gastroenterology Department, working collaboratively with a diverse team to improve services for a local population of around 250,000. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative healthcare system while enjoying a competitive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a generous annual leave allowance. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice required.
• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality independent service in Gastroenterology.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop services.

Skills

Gastroenterology expertise

General Internal Medicine knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Word processing skills

Spreadsheet skills

Database skills

Education

MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP (Full) or equivalent

PhD or MD (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

Salford Royal Hospital has a large Gastroenterology Department; there are 15 consultant gastroenterologists with specialist interests spanning all aspects of Gastrointestinal (GI) and HPB disease. The department is a regional tertiary referral centre for complex Neurogastroenterology and IBD. The Department has an established Nutrition Support Team, who work closely with the National Intestinal Failure Unit.

The Gastroenterology Department has an established academic history and a large GI science department with 4 professors of gastroenterology.

We provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastrointestinal conditions including disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, bowel and liver. We have a JAG accredited endoscopy unit providing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Complex polypectomy and Endoscopic Mucosal Resections are undertaken. We perform Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Endoscopic Ultrasound for assessment of benign and malignant upper GI and Hepatopancreatobiliary disease.

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. The post holder is required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid license to practice and be on the specialist register (Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine) or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide demonstrable expertise in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine in order to deliver a high quality independent service. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wide multi-disciplinary team to develop Gastroenterology services, particularly for the local population of about 250,000 people.

Primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital, with the possibility of some activity at other sites.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Date posted: 03 March 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: 236-SCO-CON-GASTRO-25

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP (Full) or equivalent

Desirable

• PhD, MD or evidence of higher education qualification.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine at the time of interview
• Successful completion of Speciality Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology
• Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
• To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
• To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
• Completion of professional training/ CCT in Gastroenterology / General (acute medicine)
• General Internal Medicine experience
• JAG certification in upper GI endoscopy
• JAG certification in colonoscopy
• Experience in audit/QIP
• Experience of teaching medical and other staff
• Interest in/research experience in Gastroenterology
• Publications

Desirable

• Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
• Ability to develop an area of specialist / subspecialism in Gastroenterology / Endoscopy

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
• Able to demonstrate team leadership
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer skills
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Partnership/team working skills

Desirable

• Participation in a management training course
• Administrative roles during training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Employer's website: Northern Care Alliance