Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our established and progressive Gastroenterology Directorate.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regarded consultant team delivering comprehensive acute and elective gastroenterology services across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of specialist gastroenterology services, helping to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a modern and ambitious organisation.

Based primarily at The James Cook University Hospital, the post holder will also contribute to cross-site working at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, and other Trust locations as required.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from both within and outside the organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of 14 Consultant Gastroenterologists providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services, including:

• Consultant-led acute gastroenterology care.
• A 24/7 emergency gastrointestinal bleeding service.
• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
• Specialist hepatology and nutrition services.
• Gastrointestinal cancer pathways.
• Multidisciplinary specialist care.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care.
• Participate in the Consultant Gastroenterology on-call rota, including emergency gastrointestinal bleeding services.
• Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities.
• Support and supervise junior medical staff, Clinical Fellows and Nurse Endoscopists.
• Contribute to teaching, training, audit and research activities within the Directorate.

About us

The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.