Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology to deliver specialized care to children. Responsibilities include overseeing outpatient clinics and ward rounds, alongside a commitment to education and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates should have a membership from the Royal College of Paediatrics and a strong background in gastroenterology. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• High level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric gastroenterology.
• Completed a recognised training programme in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.
• Must have JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with gastroenterological disorders.
• Supervise patients on a 1:6 consultant on-call rota.
• Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Clinical experience in paediatric gastroenterology

Good time management

Effective interpersonal skills

Research capability

Teaching experience

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

GMC Registration with a license to practice

Job description

Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

Requiredto fill this replacement, 6PA post within the Paediatric Gastroenterology Departmentat the Leeds General Infirmary.

Thepaediatric gastroenterology department at Leeds is a regional service for theassessment,

diagnosis,treatment and follow-up of children who have, or may have, inflammatory bowel

disease,intestinal failure, coeliac disease, and a wide range of miscellaneousgastrointestinal

conditionssuch as gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis,gastroparesis,

chronicdiarrhoea, severe constipation, feeding difficulties, and functional disordersincluding

recurrentabdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome and cyclical vomiting.

Thecore objective of this post is to deliver care to patients withgastroenterological and nutritional disorders at the Leeds Childrens Hospital throughOut-patient clinics, On-call (1:6) patient supervision, providing telephoneadvice, daily ward rounds, and contributing to Specialist Multi-disciplinaryteam meetings.

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful applicant should possess membershipexamination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent) andshould be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at thetime of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointmentregulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the SpecialistRegister.

Applicants should haveestablished skills in Paediatric Gastroenterology and its related specialtiesincluding motility and endoscopy. A strong commitment to undergraduate andpostgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicantswho wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on:

Transformingthe Paediatric Gastroenterology Department at Leeds General Infirmary: a visionfor tomorrow

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Thursday 4December 2025

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teachinghospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise andmedical technology. We care for peoplefrom all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leedsitself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 daycases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patientappointments. We operate from 7 hospitalson 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be thebest for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, foundedon values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Accountable

Empowered

We believe that by beingtrue to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve ourresults in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience

2. Thebest place to work

3. Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation

4. Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financiallysustainable

Job responsibilities

In relation to this post,the paediatric gastroenterology department at Leeds is a regional service forthe assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children who have, or mayhave, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, coeliac disease, motilityissues and a wide range of miscellaneous gastrointestinal conditions such asgastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis, gastroparesis,chronic diarrhoea, severe constipation, feeding difficulties, and functionaldisorders including recurrent abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome andcyclical vomiting.

2.OBJECTIVESOF THE POST

To delivercare to patients with gastroenterological and nutritional disorders at theLeeds Childrens Hospital

Supervision of patients on a 1:6 Consultant on-call rota to provide telephoneadvice and daily ward rounds.

Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric gastroenterology.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher level training in nutrition and managing patients with intestinal failure, and be confident with upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Training

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Paediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition including endoscopy.
• JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register as a Paediatric Gastroenterologist (or be within 6 months from the date of AAC) OR on specialist register for paediatrics with evidence of equivalent training and experience to the level of a UK-based Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist.
• Valid BLS Training
• JAG accreditation for lower GI endoscopy or in the process of obtaining the accreditation.

Qualifications

• Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) or equivalent qualification.
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
• Attendance at recognised management course.

Research, Teaching & Audit

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

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.