Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 470-26-8077626-AGB
- Employer
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Mary's Hospital
- Town
- Newport
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Gastroenterology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to join our team in the provision of gastroenterology services. You will provide outpatient, inpatient and endoscopic gastroenterology services.
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed, modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a high-quality comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service including endoscopy with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the service.
Participate fully in the ongoing development of the gastroenterology service, in line with national and NICE frameworks.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
Working for our organisation
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A special interest in Gastroenterology can be at a general or hepatology level. You would normally have clinical responsibility for a number of outpatient and inpatient gastroenterological patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Higher UK qualification - MRCP or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register in the specialty appropriate for this post, via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights”
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice
- Ability to full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher Degree either Masters, Doctorate level or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience, expertise and competence in managing gastroenterology patients.
- Experience in Postgraduate teaching
- Special interest compatible with the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Training in Thoracoscopy and plural ultrasound
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Participation in Audit relevant to specialty
Desirable criteria
- Published audits
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jeannine Johnson
- Job title
- Clinical Director Unplanned Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01983822099
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