Specialist Gastroenterologist

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist in Gastroenterology to join their team. The role involves delivering compassionate care and participating in clinical audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in gastroenterology and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Onsite day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses and gyms

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience, with 6 years in gastroenterology at an SAS grade.
• Evidence of ongoing medical education.

Responsibilities

• The job plan includes clinical work, teaching, research, education, and management.
• Commitment to developing a high-quality, cost-effective gastroenterology service.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Membership with the relevant Royal College

Job description

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Specialist in Gastroenterology who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend reviewing this document and using it when completing your application, as these criteria guide the shortlisting process.

For an overview of the main duties, see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full attached job description document.

Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Everyone counts. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and multiculturalism, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

Come see the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

Working for our Trust offers benefits such as an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire our beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working arrangements and will do our best to accommodate your needs.

The Isle of Wight is a unique, stunning location off the South Coast of England, accessible by a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton. London is reachable in 90 minutes by train. The island features beautiful coastlines, countryside, events, festivals, and attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy focuses on providing excellent, compassionate care. We aim to recruit and retain high-quality talent and encourage applications from under-represented groups to promote diversity and inclusion.

Job details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £96,990 to £107,155 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 470-25-0078-NS

Location: St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG

Job responsibilities

The job plan will be based on provisional timetables, outlining duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the upcoming year, including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and management. It will include commitments, personal objectives, and support details.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• MBChB or equivalent
• Membership with the relevant Royal College
• Full GMC registration and license to practice

Experience & Skills (Essential):

• Experience meeting all aspects of the job plan with supervision
• Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience, with 6 years in gastroenterology at an SAS grade
• Evidence of ongoing medical education
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology
• Knowledge of current trends in the specialty
• IT skills

Audit & Research (Essential):

• Participation in clinical audits relevant to the specialty

Motivation (Essential):

• Commitment to developing a high-quality, cost-effective gastroenterology service

Management (Essential):

• Understanding of current NHS issues
• Ability to develop services

Personal Skills (Essential):

• Energy, enthusiasm, and ability to work under pressure
• Critical and enquiring approach
• Caring attitude
• Effective communication with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other staff
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Additional requirements

This post is subject to DBS check and requires UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, with further details available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have resided in countries providing criminal record certificates for 12 months or more within the last 10 years. For more info, see the linked guidance.