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Job summary

Main area
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's per week)
Job ref
339-MED3488-LB
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southmead Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/11/2026 23:59

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Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a well established and forward thinking Gastroenterology and Hepatology service.
 
The post holder will become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality care across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disease, supported by specialist nursing, pharmacy, dietetic and endoscopy services.
 
The role includes inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care, endoscopy, participation in the consultant of the week service and GI bleed on call rota, whilst contributing to service development, medical education and quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of gastroenterological conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Participate in the Consultant of the Week gastroenterology service (currently 1 in 10 weeks).
  • Contribute to the out of hours upper gastrointestinal bleed on-call rota.
  • Deliver outpatient Gastroenterology clinics, ensuring timely assessment, treatment, discharge and follow up of patients.
  • Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including UGI, and support the wider endoscopy service. Delivering colonoscopy is desirable.
  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including IBD, nutrition and hepatology services.
  • Support and contribute to weekly MDT meetings, including IBD and other specialist MDT's.
  • Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of gastroenterology services and patient pathways.
  • Work closely with colorectal and UGI surgical colleagues, radiology and other specialist teams to deliver integrated patient care.
  • Supervise, train and support postgraduate doctors in training, including Foundation, Internal Medicine Training and Specialty Registrar StR grades.
  • Participate in teaching, simulation training and endoscopy education programmes.
  • Engage in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
  • Maintain professional development and compliance with GMC and JAG standards.
  • Subspecialist interests are welcomed. 

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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. 

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Inclusion on the specialist register of the GMC and/or hold CCT in Gastroenterology or have an agreed date for it which is within 12 months of the date of the interview
  • Full GMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or PhD)

Training and   experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
  • Able to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of GI conditions
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist interest in endoscopy, hepatology, nutrition or inflammatory bowel disease

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of recent CME
  • Knowledge of contemporary NHS structure and management issues
  • Experience in clinical audit projects
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of a general management course
  • Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use an evidence base to support decision making
  • Proven teaching ability to medical students/resident doctor medical staff
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in research projects/published papers
  • Formal training in teaching skills

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Good previous attendance record
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and trust as a whole
  • Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Ankur Srivastava
Job title
Lead Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07909056175
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