Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Guildford is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. This role includes delivering outpatient clinics, providing endoscopy services, and participating in clinical research. The successful candidate will join a supportive team with opportunities for teaching and further professional development. The Trust offers a compassionate environment and is recognized for its outstanding care services.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Development and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in Hepatology and Gastroenterology.
• Experience with endoscopy required.
• Ability to engage in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinics in hepatology and gastroenterology.
• Provide endoscopy sessions.
• Participate in inpatient ward rounds and MDTs.
• Lead specialist services including HCC and viral hepatitis.
• Engage in teaching, audit, and clinical research.
• Participate in the 1:8 GI bleed rota.

Skills

Hepatology expertise

Endoscopy skills

Teaching ability

Clinical research

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

We are seeking a committed and ambitious Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology to join our forward‑thinking and friendly team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new substantive post designed to support the expansion of our regional hepatology and gastroenterology services, including endoscopy and specialist clinics. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialty interests that complement the existing team and will play a key role in delivering high‑quality care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. The post includes participation in a 1:8 GI bleed rota and offers opportunities for teaching, research, and service development.

• Deliver outpatient clinics in hepatology and general gastroenterology
• Provide endoscopy sessions
• Participate in inpatient ward rounds and MDTs
• Lead and contribute to specialist services including HCC, viral hepatitis, and transplant support
• Engage in teaching, audit, and clinical research
• Participate in the 1:8 GI bleed rota (no GIM acute on‑call)

About the Trust

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

About the Service

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.