GP with extended role in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This role offers a 2-year training opportunity, focused on managing gastroenterological diseases through collaboration with primary and secondary care. Applicants should possess an MBBS and full GMC registration, with no prior gastroenterology training required. The role emphasizes personal development and partnership building within the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of GP training is mandatory.
• Clear communication about medical topics.
• Proven ability in diverse clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in online training and structured clinical practice.
• Manage out-patient gastroenterology cases.
• Conduct assessments under clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Organization and planning

Empathy and sensitivity

Language proficiency in English

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Completion of GP training

Job description

Job Summary

Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GP with extended role).

If you are looking for the opportunity to extend your current role in general practice and have an interest in the management of gastroenterological diseases at the interface of primary and secondary care, we have the post for you.

We are delighted to offer a 2 year training post in collaboration with NHSE. The Gastroenterology GPwER programme has been successfully piloted in the Southwest of England and NHSE have supported a national roll out via remote delivery of the National GPwER in gastroenterology education programme and local clinical support for in‑clinic training.

On completion of the training period, we hope the successful candidate will continue to work with us in developing and strengthening community and hospital partnerships, contributing to an integrated and sustainable gastroenterology service across Bradford.

You do not need any prior Gastroenterology or Hepatology training to be eligible for this role. The post is due to start in January 2026. Interviews will be in‑person.

Main duties of the job

In year 1 the post involves structured learning and supervised clinical practice. You will participate in an online training programme and have access to a training portfolio, course tutor and a wider training cohort. There are objective assessments including written assignments. You will have a session per week at Bradford Royal Infirmary with a named clinical supervisor who will also be able to perform WBPAs and an end‑of‑year assessment. These clinical sessions will predominantly be out‑patient clinic sessions with an expectation of moving towards increasingly independent practice over the course of the programme.

In year 2, the weekly supervised clinical sessions continue building confidence and competence in managing out‑patient gastroenterology and hepatology conditions focusing on patients that could potentially be managed outside of the hospital service in future.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year. Sessional rate of £250

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 2 years

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 389-25-7569188

Job locations: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 6DA

Job responsibilities

There is lots of information on this website – https://www.pcsg.org.uk/the-gpwer/

For an informal discussion or further details about this post, please contact Nicolas Rabb ([e-mail]). Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the unit prior to interview.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Completion of GP training
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

Experience – Desirable

• Previous experience relevant to the specialty
• Clinical governance / audit experience

Skills – Essential

• Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
• Clear communication skills
• Organisation and planning
• Empathy and sensitivity
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or achieved the following scores in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples, they must provide supporting evidence.

Skills – Desirable

• Interest in teaching and management
• Multilingual
• Practical skills in relation to the speciality

Knowledge – Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues

Knowledge – Desirable

• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge

Qualifications – Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of completion of GP training
• Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate

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.

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: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 6DA

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