Consultant Gastroenterologist with a special interest in IBD
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Job Summary
Join us to strengthen and improve IBD care for our community. As a Consultant Gastroenterologist, you will help develop a patient‑centred IBD service within a friendly and supportive department, with regular input from the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) IBD team.
Why this role?
* Advance the IBD service: develop and improve our inpatient and outpatient IBD pathways, strengthen MDT working, and help develop our surveillance endoscopy service.
* Supportive culture: work within a small, multicultural team that values collaboration, practical problem‑solving and digital innovation.
* Tertiary centre input: a visiting IBD consultant is on site one day a week, with shared pathways and advice for complex cases.
* Progression and development: opportunities to take on a service leadership role, contribute to the expansion of the departmental IBD research portfolio, or play a key role in developing our new small bowel capsule endoscopy service.
The GI Unit is an established, ambitious department bringing together gastroenterology, upper GI and colorectal surgery, emergency general surgery, and endoscopy. Our aim is simple: provide joined‑up, high‑quality care for people with gastrointestinal conditions across emergency and elective settings.
This role attracts a RRP of £5,000 and a generous relocation package of up to £8,000. Terms and conditions apply.
Main Duties
* Work as part of a team consisting of one Consultant with specialist interest in IBD, one Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, five IBD Clinical Nurse Specialists and two IBD Pathway Navigators.
* Participate in fortnightly IBD MDT meetings with gastroenterology consultants (including UHS support), IBD CNS, Pathway Navigator, GI radiology, colorectal surgery and histopathologist.
* Provide specialist pharmacist support to enable rapid initiation of evidence‑based therapies following MDT decisions.
* Contribute to NHS England‑funded pilot site for MyMedicalRecord, a secure digital health platform that provides patients with information about their IBD care and enables proactive monitoring of disease activity and treatment response.
* Cover the acute gastroenterology rota, providing ward cover for gastroenterology inpatients two weeks in twelve, and in‑hours cover for upper GI bleeds (0800‑1800).
* Provide substantive cover at 10 PAs; fixed‑term or part‑time positions may also be considered.
Applicants should have completed specialist training in gastroenterology and be on, or eligible for, the GMC Specialist Register. Candidates should have broad experience in gastroenterology with a clear, demonstrable subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disease. Senior trainees within six months of CCT at interview are also welcome.
Benefits
Flexible working, NHS discounts, minimum of 35 days paid holiday pro‑rata, a generous pension scheme. On‑site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Person Specification
Essential – Qualifications & Specialist Training
* Completion of higher specialist training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine, or within six months of expected CCT date at time of interview.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Essential – Experience / Clinical Skills
* Evidence of wide experience and high competence in general gastroenterology, JAG accreditation for OGD & colonoscopy.
* Experience and expertise in management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (endoscopic and non‑endoscopic) and acute GI emergency presentations.
* Depending on declared subspecialty interest, evidence of wide experience and high competence in hepatology, IBD, ERCP (with JAG accreditation), nutrition, therapeutic UGI endoscopy and therapeutic lower GI endoscopy.
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement.
* Experience in managing risk and knowing when to seek help, prioritising clinical need.
* Proven ability to work effectively in wards, outpatients and theatre.
Essential – Management Experience
* Perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and motivate and develop staff.
* Willingness to lead clinical teams and develop effective specialist clinical services.
* Work within the Trust and NHS performance targets.
* Balance individual requirements against those of the department/division.
Essential – Communication Skills
* Good spoken and written English language skills.
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and outside agencies.
* Build trust and confidence with colleagues and patients.
* Work with multi‑professional teams and establish good professional relationships.
* Always consider patient preferences when discussing treatment options.
Essential – Teaching
* Previous teaching and training experience.
* Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes.
* Enthusiastic and able to inspire others.
Essential – Management of Change and Quality Improvement
* Effective personal contributions to clinical audit and risk reduction.
* Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors.
* Willingness to implement evidence‑based practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Reference Number
269-MD940
Job Locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust,
Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Job Type and Working Pattern
Permanent, Full‑time or Part‑time
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro‑rata if part‑time).
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Job Function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Medical Practices
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