Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

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

Job summary

The NHS seeks dedicated Gastroenterology Consultants to join the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital team. Candidates will provide comprehensive care for paediatric patients with gastrointestinal conditions, participate in endoscopic procedures, and engage in a supportive professional environment. The role requires a strong commitment to patient care, collaboration, and continuous development within this specialist field, offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Nationally agreed study leave

Shared leave coverage

Qualifications

• Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology.
• Clinical experience at consultant level in a paediatric gastroenterology service.
• Teaching experience with medical students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide in and outpatient care for gastroenterology patients.
• Conduct elective endoscopy lists and handle emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues for patient continuity.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-working skills

Organisational skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH

Job description

Job summary

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is a Centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).

There are currently 5 FTE Consultants and one Part-time Consultant with the two new posts there will be 7 Consultants, 5 IBD and Nutrition Specialist Nurses based at RMCH, alongside a Gastro Specialist Nurse for pH and impedance test.

The team undertake a weekly Joint surgical inpatient MDT, Histology MDT, Intestinal Failure and PN MDT, IBD MDT, Hepatobiliary MDT (with adult Hepatobiliary Team), Departmental Grand Round MDT meetings. The team undertake monthly radiological MDT quarterly Joint surgical MDT and annual FAP MDT

Each Consultant has 2.5 Gastroenterology outpatient clinics per week with the IBD and Nutrition Specialist nurses undertaking weekly outpatient clinics as well.

Main duties of the job

The appointees will provide in and outpatient care for patients with gastroenterology conditions.Each Gastroenterology Consultant has one elective Endoscopy list per week in the theatre suites. Emergency theatre sessions for urgent cases are also available. Emergency and out of hours cover are provided by a consultant on call rota (non- resident) which is high intensity. The on-call consultant undertakes ward rounds on Saturdays and Sundays. Gastroenterology Consultants also do endoscopy lists at Starlight on the Wythenshawe Hospital site and may be required to do clinics at Trafford or Wythenshawe.

Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times.

1.5 PA / week are dedicated to supporting professional activities.

The post will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity, and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.

About us

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Details Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-MCH-7312583-RL4

Job locations

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M139WL

Job description Job responsibilities

The new posts will help to meet an increased demand for Gastroenterology services across the Trust and allow the continued development of specialist services including intestinal failure, home parenteral nutrition, and Inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants should be eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology, should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital is a centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology, and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).

Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times. These posts will attract 10 PAs as detailed in the job plan.

The posts will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.

Non-Hot week

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Surgical MDT

Xray MDT

Histology MDT

IBD MDT

IF Meeting

MDT Ward Round

SPA

Day Off

Endoscopy

Clinic

SPA

Clinic 0.5/DCC 0.5

Clinic

Hot Week 1 in 6 on call

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

WR

WR

WR

WR

WR

WR

WR

Urgent Clinic

Job description Job responsibilities

The new posts will help to meet an increased demand for Gastroenterology services across the Trust and allow the continued development of specialist services including intestinal failure, home parenteral nutrition, and Inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants should be eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology, should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital is a centre of excellence for many regional paediatric specialty services including neuromuscular disease, neurology, spinal and neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, oncology, and paediatric high dependency (15 beds) and intensive care (17 beds).

Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off during non-hot weeks will be taken flexibly to ensure the department is fully covered at all times. These posts will attract 10 PAs as detailed in the job plan.

The posts will attract nationally agreed study and annual leave entitlements. Cover for annual, sick, maternity and other leave will be shared equally by appropriate consultants within the Trust.

Non-Hot week

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Surgical MDT

Xray MDT

Histology MDT

IBD MDT

IF Meeting

MDT Ward Round

SPA

Day Off

Endoscopy

Clinic

SPA

Clinic 0.5/DCC 0.5

Clinic

Hot Week 1 in 6 on call

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

WR

WR

WR

WR

WR

WR

WR

Urgent Clinic

Person Specification Experience, qualifications and skills Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
• Completion of general professional training (Paediatrics Gastroenterology)
• Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology medicine. Should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at interview.
• Clinical experience at consultant level in a paediatric gastroenterology service
• Good team-working skills
• Teaching medical students
• Teaching junior medical staff
• Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Experience of Audit
• Leadership skills

Person Specification Experience, qualifications and skills Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
• Completion of general professional training (Paediatrics Gastroenterology)
• Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric gastroenterology medicine. Should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at interview.
• Clinical experience at consultant level in a paediatric gastroenterology service
• Good team-working skills
• Teaching medical students
• Teaching junior medical staff
• Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Experience of Audit
• Leadership skills

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M139WL

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M139WL

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)