Overview
Applications are invited from ambitious, enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly multi-disciplinary Gastroenterology Unit at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The successful applicant(s) will support in the delivery of high quality, endoscopy care in an accredited JAG Endoscopy unit, undertake outpatient clinics, and inpatient care on our dedicated Gastroenterology Ward.
This post will join a committed team of 10 Substantive Gastroenterologists on the Wirral Peninsula. The Gastroenterology Unit is sub specialised into hepato-pancreatobiliary (HPB) and luminal services. The new appointee is expected to have a broad based gastroenterology background with subspecialist clinical or endoscopy interests. Additional PAs over the basic 10 PA contract may be offered and this would be formalised depending upon service needs.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality endoscopy care in an accredited JAG Endoscopy unit.
* Undertake outpatient clinics and inpatient care on the Gastroenterology Ward.
* Contribute as a consultant within the Medical Division; participate in the GI bleed rota (not required to join the general medical acute on call rota).
* Work as part of a team with a broad-based gastroenterology and endoscopy background, with potential subspecialist clinical or endoscopy interests (Luminal focus; HPB experience also acceptable).
* Support the expansion of gastroenterology services on the Wirral peninsula; appointment to the post would depend on the quality and subspecialty skills of the applicant.
Qualifications and Experience
* Broad-based gastroenterology and endoscopy background.
* Interest in luminal practice; HPB experience is acceptable.
* Subspecialist clinical or endoscopy interests are welcome; additional PAs may be offered depending on service needs.
About Wirral and the Trust
We offer a warm and friendly welcome to new colleagues. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a stunning coastline and countryside, and excellent transport links to Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and North Wales. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of around 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Trust has approximately 855 beds and a turnover in excess of £337m.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.
Application Timeline
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.
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