Overview
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join the William Harvey Hospital team at Ashford currently comprised of 8 WTE consultants (including this post). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and develop Trust-wide services, which include ERCP, Hepatology, IBD and a complex polyp service. There may be opportunities to develop new services for the Trust, such as GI physiology and EUS in conjunction with our Gastroenterology colleagues across the Trust (18 WTE in total).
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We are on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community and a focus on research, clinical leadership and creating a rewarding and friendly place to work.
Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
We are looking for a keen and committed individual who will participate fully and become an integral part of the WHH Gastroenterology team. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the management of inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology and contribute to the development of specialist services.
Responsibilities
* Provide appropriate care, diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Contribute to the site-based GI bleed rota (currently 1 in 8) with in-reach to the emergency pathways/ED and AMU.
* Provide two outpatient clinics per week and two general endoscopy lists, plus a session dedicated to a specialist interest.
* Support the operation of inpatient and outpatient services with junior doctors, physician associates and specialist nurses; participate in and contribute to MDTs (e.g., IBDMDM, Hepatology MDM, UGIMDM) as described.
* Support the GI Bleeding rota and ward week coverage, including in-reach to the emergency pathways.
* Develop and participate in Trust-wide services such as ERCP, Hepatology, IBD and complex polyp service; explore opportunities to develop new services (e.g., GI physiology and EUS) in collaboration with Gastroenterology colleagues across the Trust.
Team and MDTs
The consultant team is supported by two IBD nurses, a hepatology nurse and UGI STT nurses who support the UGI cancer pathway. The Trust-wide UGIMDM is led by a gastroenterologist and supported by Guy’s and St Thomas’ (luminal UGI cancer) and Kings (HPB). The Trust-wide IBDMDM runs fortnightly with histopathology, radiology and local colorectal involvement. The Hepatology MDM is scheduled weekly linked with a Kings Hepatologist to support management of acute, severe liver disease (inpatients) and to streamline referrals for transplant assessment where appropriate.
About the role and requirements
The post holder will participate fully in the WHH Gastroenterology team and contribute to the management of inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology and development of specialist services. The post holder should provide two OPD clinics per week and two general endoscopy lists, plus a session dedicated to a specialist interest. The post holder will be expected to support the GI Bleeding rota and a currently 1:8 Gastroenterology ward week, including in-reach to the emergency pathways.
Application and closing details
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.
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