Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time, substantive Consultant post in Luminal Gastroenterology at Aintree University Hospital, part of University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). The post holder will join a dynamic and cohesive team of consultants committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving continuous improvement across gastroenterology services.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in luminal gastroenterology, including participation in the endoscopy and general gastroenterology outpatient service.

• Participate in the 2-week rotating 'hot week' inpatient model, assuming responsibility for consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary team coordination.

• Participate in a 1:11 out-of-hours rota, providing emergency gastroenterology cover and out-of-hours endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding. On-call work is supported by robust junior doctor and nursing structures and is recognised within the job plan and on-call supplement.

• Deliver regular endoscopy lists, contributing to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and actively support the Trusts commitment to JAG standards and service quality.

• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings including IBD, UGI cancer, colorectal cancer, liver and HPB, nutrition, pelvic floor, and early rectal cancer MDTs.

Teaching, Supervision and Education

• Engage in the teaching and supervision of undergraduate medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals.

• Actively contribute to endoscopic training, including mentoring of medical trainees and nurse endoscopists. A Train the Trainer qualification will be required (or willingness to obtain it).

• Participation in departmental educational programmes, including journal clubs, case-based discussions, and clinical governance activities is expected and encouraged.

• Opportunities are available to pursue additional training responsibilities, including formal education roles and PGCE support.

Quality Improvement, Governance, and Research

• Participate in departmental audit, clinical effectiveness, and governance programmes.

• Undertake or support clinical audit projects aligned with service priorities. Applicants with a record of completing audits with published or presented outcomes will be supported to continue this work.

• Engage with and support clinical research activity, with opportunities to develop or contribute to ongoing projects, including IBD and UGI trials.

• Contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives that promote safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Service Development and Leadership

• Actively contribute to shaping service models in response to local and national priorities, including improvements in access, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

• Engage with Trust-wide strategy and participate in clinical leadership discussions relating to gastroenterology and endoscopy services.

• Applicants with experience in change leadership, strategic thinking, or mentoring will be encouraged to take on further responsibilities aligned to their interests and strengths.

Job Plan and Professional Support

• The post is offered as a 10 PA job plan, consisting of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). Additional SPA time may be available for specific roles, including educational or research activity, and is subject to discussion during job plan negotiation.

• An office with IT facilities and appropriate administrative support will be provided. Shared PA support is available, with overflow typing support from the wider secretarial team as required.

• Participation in annual appraisal and revalidation is expected. The department and Trust provide support for continued professional development in line with Royal College and GMC expectations.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB / MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (UK)

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree (MD or PhD) or submitted pending viva

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)

Desirable

• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in luminal gastroenterology
• Evidence of continued medical education

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals

Desirable

• PGCE or evidence of education delivery
• Train the Trainer qualification
• Experience of UG & PG teaching

Knowledge

Essential

• High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice
• Endoscopic skills in GI bleeding

Desirable

• Understanding of GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines

Audit & Research Experience

Essential

• Understanding of clinical audit principles
• Understanding of research principles
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for clinical research

Desirable

• Proven audit experience with publication of results
• Research involvement with publications

Managing Self

Essential

• Able to take responsibility, make decisions, and apply authority appropriately

Desirable

• Commitment to high standards in care
• Positive approach to lessons learned
• Alignment with Trust values

Working with Others

Essential

• Strong communication and teamworking across clinical settings

Desirable

• Empathic, challenges negativity, improves patient experience

Managing Others

Essential

• Awareness of NHS Trust management structures and issues
• Ability to manage conflict

Desirable

• Support and development of trainee medical staff

Leading People

Essential

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical teams and service change

Desirable

• Strategic thinking, risk management, innovation, mentoring and leading multi-disciplinary change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).