Luminal Gastroenterology & GIM Consultant Post
The closing date is 14 May 2026
This is a locum appointment for a consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. The post has been created in response to a gap that occurred at short notice. The successful applicant will join a team of 7 Luminal Gastroenterologists and 6 Hepatologists and is based at Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
BRI provides a regional Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) service, and the post holder will be expected to deliver high‑quality care to patients with complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and intestinal failure. The department also provides regional Bowel Cancer Screening and works closely with colleagues in Colorectal, Upper GI, and HPB Surgery, as well as the regional Oncology service.
Job responsibilities
There are established joint transition clinics with Paediatrics, supporting the regional Paediatric Gastroenterology service. The department offers a comprehensive therapeutic endoscopy service, including regular propofol‑sedated lists, ERCP, EUS, and SpyGlass procedures. The service is supported by an excellent GI physiology unit, alongside an experienced team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) specialising in IBD and nutrition.
Subspecialty interests within Luminal Gastroenterology are actively encouraged. The department is academically active, with ongoing research programmes and strong links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, offering opportunities in research, teaching, and training.
The post requires independent upper and lower endoscopy, luminal outpatient clinics, and an inpatient responsibility for the luminal gastroenterology ward on a 1:4 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota (1 in 9) plus approximately 5 weekday GIM on calls per annum. Some sessions are delivered at South Bristol Community Hospital and some outpatient sessions at Weston General Hospital; the new post holder would share in these responsibilities. Accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine is required, although applicants within 6 months of gaining CCT are also encouraged to apply.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Jonathan Tyrrell‑Price (Departmental Lead), Dr Steve Dixon (Clinical Lead for Endoscopy) or Dr Clare Holmes (Divisional Clinical Chair).
Qualifications & Training
* Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligibility for specialist registration within six months of interview (locum candidates do not need specialist registration).
* Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Acute Medicine.
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
* Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
* Broad range of IT skills.
Clinical Governance and Audit
* Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
* Positive approach to evidence based practice.
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
Research
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
* Evidence of involvement in research.
* Evidence of peer review research papers.
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
* Formal teaching qualification.
* Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
* Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
* Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
* Ability to be a flexible team member.
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
* Awareness of personal limitations.
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Behaviours and Values & Other
* Demonstrates the 4 Trust values.
* Meets professional health requirements.
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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