Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol is seeking a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist to join its dynamic paediatric team. The ideal candidate will hold a CCT or be close to completion, and will provide high-quality Gastroenterology services across the South West of England. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative healthcare environment committed to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a CCT or be within 6 months of completing it.
• Must be eligible for the GMC sub-speciality register for Paediatric Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary paediatric Gastroenterology team.
• Provide comprehensive tertiary Paediatric Gastroenterology services.

Skills

CCT in Paediatric Gastroenterology

Eligibility for GMC sub-speciality register

Education

Completion of CCT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to invite applications for a full-time permanent (10 PA) post for a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist to join an enthusiastic and dynamic multidisciplinary paediatric Gastroenterology team. We provide a comprehensive high quality tertiary Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition service across the South West of England.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join a current team of 6 consultants (5.7 WTE). The applicants must possess CCT or be within 6 months of completing the CCT or equivalent in Paediatric Gastroenterology and be eligible for the GMC sub-speciality register for Paediatric Gastroenterology.

The service is in Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, which is a part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). It consists of a variety of hospitals predominantly on a single campus close to the city centre and the University of Bristol. The majority of clinical specialties are represented in the hospitals of the Trust which serves a catchment population of over 1 million children region wide. The UHBW provides healthcare for the local community and a wide range of specialist services for regional, national, and international patients. Hospitals within the Trust are closely linked with the University of Bristol and University of the West of England (UWE) and are the principal teaching hospitals in the Region with very active undergraduate and postgraduate education facility. Research is well supported.

Please see the job description for further details. Initial enquiries concerning the posts can be made directly to:

Dr Dharam Basude, Clinical Lead – 0117 342 9450 – email [e-mail]

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds—city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025