Consultant in Gastroenterology (Interest in Hepatobiliary Endoscopy)

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

Job summary

Le Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust recherche un Consultant en Gastroentérologie pour rejoindre une équipe dynamique, offrant des soins spécialisés à travers plusieurs hôpitaux. Ce rôle inclut la réalisation d'endoscopies, la supervision des médecins juniors, et des responsabilités cliniques variées dans un cadre d'amélioration continue des services aux patients.

Qualifications

• Inscription complète au GMC avec droit de pratique.
• Inclusion sur le GMC Specialist Register pour Gastroentérologie et Médecine Générale.
• Expérience dans un rôle similaire appréciée.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des listes d'endoscopie y compris ERCP et/ou EUS.
• Participer aux équipes MDT pour le cancer UGI/HPB.
• Fournir des soins aux patients dans des cliniques externes.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

Our team provides specialist Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy services across our 3 hospital sites (Dewsbury District Hospital, Pinderfields General Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary).

Our acute inpatient work is provided on the Pinderfields site with outpatient services and endoscopy provided across all 3 sites.

Our consultants rotate to provide inpatient care on the specialist inpatient gastroenterology ward. We have a Gastroenterologist of the Week model providing expert advice to the rest of the hospital and helping to deliver urgent endoscopy services. Our gastroenterology team provide a 24/7 GI Bleed on call service.

We provide specialist clinics for several conditions including Hepatology, IBD, Cancer and Specialist Nutrition.

We currently provide a range of endoscopy services including ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography).

Our consultants are a varied group with a wide range of specialist interests. We would be delighted to work with you, developing your specialist interest for the benefit of our patients, our team and for your professional development.

We are a very friendly and dynamic team; we would love you to consider us as your place to work. We will do everything we can to match our job with your needs, and if you should join us, then I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post include the following:

Endoscopy lists including ERCP, and or EUS

Key member of local and regional Upper GI (UGI) / Hepatobiliary (HPB) cancer MDT teams

Outpatient clinics including HPB, UGI 2-week wait, and General Gastroenterology

Provision of inpatient care to the dedicated specialty bed base on a 1:8 rota

Contribution to the GI bleed out of hours on-call rota on a 1:8 basis

Leadership roles within sub-specialty areas

Supervision of junior doctors and nursing staff

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

Support from the professional and experienced secretarial team

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10 PA timetable

Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-CARP4578DMED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full-time (10 PA) basis, although less than full-time applications will be considered.

Duties will be based across the trust and all our medical staff can be involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post include the following:

Endoscopy lists including ERCP, and or EUS

Key member of local and regional Upper GI (UGI) / Hepatobiliary (HPB) cancer MDT teams

Outpatient clinics including HPB, UGI 2-week wait, and General Gastroenterology

Provision of inpatient care to the dedicated specialty bed base on a 1:8 rota

Contribution to the GI bleed out of hours on-call rota on a 1:8 basis

Leadership roles within sub-specialty areas

Supervision of junior doctors and nursing staff

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

Support from the professional and experienced secretarial team

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10 PA timetable

Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

The successful applicant will also be part of the team delivering inpatient care for General Internal Medicine (GIM). The GIM cover will be on a consultant of the week model of care on a one-in-eight rota, providing a daily consultant ward round (4-hour duration). Within the job plan (below) for this position are up to 1.5 PA of direct clinical care (DCC) for this activity.

The GIM PAs will be reviewed after two years in the post, with the likelihood (subject to individual wishes and confirmation with your line manager) of this activity being passed on as new consultants are appointed to the organization. This will allow the incumbents to return that time to their department and allow them to further develop their main specialty interests. The senior management team make a commitment that no longer than 3 years will be needed to be provided in GIM (Divisional Clinical Director of Medicine (Dr Nigel Artis), Director of Operations (Wendy Quinn), and Deputy Director of Operations (Patricia Bannar-Martin). However, for those that wish to continue in this role it could be continued in the longer term.

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full-time (10 PA) basis, although less than full-time applications will be considered.

Duties will be based across the trust and all our medical staff can be involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post include the following:

Endoscopy lists including ERCP, and or EUS

Key member of local and regional Upper GI (UGI) / Hepatobiliary (HPB) cancer MDT teams

Outpatient clinics including HPB, UGI 2-week wait, and General Gastroenterology

Provision of inpatient care to the dedicated specialty bed base on a 1:8 rota

Contribution to the GI bleed out of hours on-call rota on a 1:8 basis

Leadership roles within sub-specialty areas

Supervision of junior doctors and nursing staff

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

Support from the professional and experienced secretarial team

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10 PA timetable

Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

The successful applicant will also be part of the team delivering inpatient care for General Internal Medicine (GIM). The GIM cover will be on a consultant of the week model of care on a one-in-eight rota, providing a daily consultant ward round (4-hour duration). Within the job plan (below) for this position are up to 1.5 PA of direct clinical care (DCC) for this activity.

The GIM PAs will be reviewed after two years in the post, with the likelihood (subject to individual wishes and confirmation with your line manager) of this activity being passed on as new consultants are appointed to the organization. This will allow the incumbents to return that time to their department and allow them to further develop their main specialty interests. The senior management team make a commitment that no longer than 3 years will be needed to be provided in GIM (Divisional Clinical Director of Medicine (Dr Nigel Artis), Director of Operations (Wendy Quinn), and Deputy Director of Operations (Patricia Bannar-Martin). However, for those that wish to continue in this role it could be continued in the longer term.

Person Specification GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and General Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

Experience Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
• Good time management

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Medical School Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification/ prize
• Higher degree e.g. PhD, MD

Person Specification GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and General Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

Experience Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
• Good time management

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Medical School Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification/ prize
• Higher degree e.g. PhD, MD

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)