Consultant Hepatologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Luton, Dunstable; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton/L&D Hospital is inviting applications for a Consultant in Gastroenterology. You will join a dynamic team delivering gastroenterology and hepatology care, with regular endoscopy sessions and outpatient clinics.

The post is based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, offers a permanent full-time contract (10 PAs/10 sessions per week) with a detailed job plan and ongoing professional development, including CME and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required.
• MRCP or equivalent required.
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gastroenterology and hepatology clinical care.
• Lead and participate in audits and CME activities.
• Provide endoscopy and clinic services including on-call duties.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of junior staff.
• Ensure high-quality patient care with governance and QA.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Medical Degree

MRCP or equivalent

MD or equivalent Higher Degree

Job description

Main area Gastroenterology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: David Cox - 07739230294 Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs) Job ref 418-M-GS-310

Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is a replacement post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 10 Gastroenterology Consultants delivering safe and effective care for Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients.

The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run regular Hepatology and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy sessions. Supporting the team with the OOH bleed rota on-call together with the ward cover model

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities and objectives. It will cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and the support required by a comply to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.

The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME).

To provide care to both inpatients and out-patients to ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To maintain current knowledge of Hepatology/Gastroenterology and related areas appropriate to carrying out these duties, and to participate in a recognised programme of continuing medical education and professional development.
• To lead by example and set and maintain high professional standards.
• The post holder will actively conduct/ participate in audits related to both clinical and non-clinical aspects of the work and participate in hospital audit programmes.
• To participate in Clinical Audit Programmes and Clinical Governance.
• To assist in the management and support of junior medical staff and of technical staff according to Trust policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service.
• To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.

Closing Date: 06/11/26

Assessment Date:25/11/26

Interview Date: 07/12/26

Person specification

Qualification

• Medical Degree
• MRCP or equivalent
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview), CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
• Sub-specialty interest in Hepatology
• Able to clinically supervise and support Advanced Care Practitioner and CNS in Hepatology
• JAG accreditation or equivalence with evidence of ongoing endoscopy expertise in diagnostic upper GI endoscopy and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy that would enable participation on a GI bleed rota

Clinical Effectiveness

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisalParticipation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personal Circumstances

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.