Consultant Gastroenterologist (Interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
The closing date is 10 May 2026
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. The trust has approximately 5,400 IBD patients, with 930 on advanced therapies.
The candidate should have an interest in, and ideally expertise in, managing complex IBD, an ability to lead and develop the trust‑wide IBD team and contribute to regional working groups. Short‑term plans include development of transition clinics and joint medical/surgical clinics for patients with complex disease in line with GIRFT recommendations.
The current trust‑wide IBD team, led by two consultant Gastroenterologists, includes a nurse consultant and four IBD nurses. We hold a fortnightly trust‑wide IBDMDT supported by a histopathologist, radiologist and colorectal surgeons.
Outpatient templates and endoscopy lists for the appointee will be balanced toward IBD patients.
Main duties of the job
* Support the GI Bleeding rota and a 1:8 Gastroenterology ward week, including in‑reach to the emergency pathways.
* Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with gastroenterological illnesses in inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Lead and develop specialist services such as HBP, Hepatology, complex polyp service, GI physiology and EUS.
* Participate in the development of transition clinics and joint medical/surgical clinics for complex IBD patients.
* Maintain inpatient OPD clinics (two per week) and endoscopy lists, plus a session dedicated to a specialist interest.
About us
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're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
* Full GMC Registration
* CCST Specialist Registration in Gastroenterology, or will be achieving within 6 months of interview.
* Expertise in managing complex IBD
* MRCP (UK)
* Post‑graduate gastroenterology qualifications – MD, PhD, ESEGH or equivalent
Skills & Experience
* Experienced in all aspects of gastroenterology
Clinical governance
* Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance and Audit
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata where necessary)
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