Triple West Medical are currently consultant with an NHS Trust seeking to appoint an ambitious, forward-thinking Consultant Gastroenterologist to join their dynamic and rapidly developing Gastroenterology Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality care within a supportive, collaborative, and innovative clinical environment.
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This post is suitable for both a substantive candidate or a Locum Fixed Term Contract - min 12 Months. CESR Support can be discussed.
About the Role
They are looking for a clinician with broad experience in general gastroenterology and a defined subspecialty interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services, contributing to the department's established IBD pathways, MDT working, endoscopy delivery, and service development initiatives.
You will join a cohesive consultant team working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pathway Navigators, endoscopists, colorectal surgeons, hepatology colleagues, and an extensive multidisciplinary network. The post offers genuine scope for clinical leadership, service innovation, teaching, research, and quality improvement.
The Department
The Gastroenterology Department at has grown significantly in recent years and now offers a comprehensive service delivered by a diverse team of consultants, trainees, specialist nurses, and advanced practitioners. The department benefits from strong internal links with hepatology, colorectal surgery, the GI Unit, upper and lower GI cancer teams, and an excellent endoscopy service supported by JAG-accredited clinicians.
The IBD service is particularly well-established, with a large specialist nursing team, robust clinical pathways, and active involvement in patient education, flare management, and biologics monitoring. You will be joining a group committed to delivering personalised care and continually enhancing clinical outcomes.
What They Offer:
The NHS Trust is recognised for its friendly culture, high standards of care, and commitment to staff development. As a Consultant Gastroenterologist here, you will benefit from:
* Excellent clinical support
A well-resourced team of junior doctors, specialist nurses, endoscopists, and administrative staff.
* Education, training, and CPD
A dedicated Education Centre, weekly departmental teaching, regular M&M meetings, clinical governance half-days, and protected study leave (30 days over three years). All new consultants receive mentorship from an experienced colleague.
* Opportunities for teaching
You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, supervise junior doctors, and participate in trust-wide teaching programmes
* Quality improvement and governance
The Trust has a strong clinical governance framework, offering structure, support, and time for audit, patient safety initiatives, clinical standards work, and evidence-based practice
* Research engagement
We encourage active participation in local and national clinical research. The Trust hosts the NIHR Research Design Service (South West), providing access to expert guidance for clinicians wishing to develop independent research proposals.
* Flexible working options
Applications from candidates seeking less-than-full-time working or job-share arrangements are welcomed
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a consultant who is committed to excellence in patient care, collaborative working, and service development. Essential attributes include:
* Completion (or near completion) of specialist training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine
* Broad experience in general gastroenterology and competence in OGD and colonoscopy (JAG accreditation expected)
* Clinical expertise in managing IBD and complex GI presentations
* Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach
* A track record of effective multidisciplinary working
* Willingness to contribute to teaching, clinical governance, and service improvement
* Confidence in managing acute GI emergencies, including upper GI bleeding
* A clear commitment to safety, professionalism, and high-quality clinical standards
Conditions and Requirements
This post is offered under the national Consultant (England) 2003 terms and conditions. xxuwjjq The successful applicant must maintain full GMC registration with a licence to practise, comply with all Trust policies, and engage fully with mandatory training—including safeguarding and infection control.
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