Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job summary

We welcome applications for the role of Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our team based at Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for you to bring forward fresh ideas, drive service improvement and introduce new initiatives.

We have a newly opened diagnostic centre featuring state of the art equipment, modern facilities and providing an excellent working environment. We are a JAG accredited service demonstrating a commitment to high standards and quality patient care.

The role attracts a 10 PA per week job plan and includes participation in the GI bleed on-call rota (approximately one weekday every two weeks and one weekend every eight weeks).

Within this job plan you will provide specialist diagnosis and management of gastroenterology, hepatology and general medical patients at YDH. You will maintain responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care, respond to referrals from primary care and other specialties, and offer expert gastroenterology input across the Trust. The role includes caring for acute and elective gastroenterology patients, supporting the development of nurse led endoscopy services, and managing a wide range of conditions in outpatient clinics.

You will ensure clinical practice meets governance standards, engage in annual appraisal and revalidation, maintain effective communication with colleagues and external partners, and support service development with awareness of NHS budgeting considerations.

Main duties of the job

• Diagnosis and management of patients with Gastroenterological and general medical conditions.
• Continuing responsibility for care of patients in liaison with consultant colleagues.
• Respond to and manage in- and outpatient referrals from primary care and other specialties.
• Professional supervision, management and training of junior medical staff.
• To be aware of the general and local budgeting issues within the NHS.
• To be fully involved in the development of the specialty.
• To ensure clinical practice is monitored and performed in accordance with requirements from clinical governance.
• Participate in annual Appraisal and revalidation as recommended by the Royal College of Physicians and General Medical Council.
• Participate in Pathology and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Care of patients in gastroenterology/hepatology (and a few general medicine) admitted via acute take as well as electively.
• Provide specialist gastroenterology opinion on in-patient from other specialties.
• Develop and support nurse endoscopy services.
• See and treat patients with a wide spectrum of gastroenterology conditions in outpatient setting.
• Promote and take part in teaching and training of nursing staff and medical students.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with colleagues in the Trust, primary care and other centres as necessary.
• To take part in GI bleed on call rota of approximately 1 weekday every 2 weeks and 1 weekend every 8 weeks.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.