Overview
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Gastroenterologist with a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease to join the William Harvey Hospital team at Ashford.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage complex IBD patients (approximately 5,400 IBD patients in East Kent, of which about 930 are on advanced therapies).
* Lead and develop the trustwide IBD team, including the nurse consultant and four IBD nurses.
* Develop transition clinics and joint medical/surgical clinics in line with GIRFT recommendations.
* Participate in the fortnightly Trustwide IBD MDT with a Histopathologist, Radiologist, and Colorectal surgeons.
* Balance outpatient templates and endoscopy lists to prioritize IBD patients.
* Support the GI Bleeding rota and a 1:8 Gastroenterology ward week, including in‑reach to the emergency pathways.
* Contribute to regional working groups and develop specialist interests such as HBP, Hepatology, complex polyp service, GI physiology, and EUS.
Qualifications & Experience
* Strong interest and ideally expertise in managing complex IBD.
* Consultant‑level experience, whether established or early career on a consultant journey.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in gastroenterology wards and emergency pathways is desirable.
* Familiarity with GIRFT or similar frameworks is an asset.
Benefits & Working Environment
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of approximately 700,000.
We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation with a new Medical School, a focus on research, clinical leadership, and a supportive, friendly workplace.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact Dr Ruth de Berry, Site Lead Gastroenterologist, Email: ruth.deberry@nhs.net
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