Consultant Gastroenterologist
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB)
Location: Across UHDB sites (Royal Derby Hospital, Queen’s Hospital Burton, and others as required)
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job Summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Consultant Physician with a special interest in Gastroenterology to join the Gastroenterology Team at UHDB.
We are looking to appoint two Consultants as part of the continued development of our specialist GI services. The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality, timely endoscopy care, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care .
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide care for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders (benign and malignant).
* Deliver services for conditions including IBS, IBD, enteral/parenteral nutrition, hepatology, and complex GI disorders.
* Participate in endoscopy across UHDB’s JAG-accredited facilities:
* 3-room Endoscopy Suite at Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB).
* 2-room Endoscopy Suite at Sir Robert Peel Hospital (SRP).
* Contribute to the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme .
* Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services across UHDB sites.
* Contribute to the general medical on-call rota.
* Opportunity to develop a specialist interest (e.g., IBD, nutrition, GI cancer, therapeutic endoscopy).
About Us
UHDB serves Southern Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, and neighbouring areas (Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire). We are committed to delivering Exceptional Care Together for our communities.
Our values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we work.
We offer:
* Professional and leadership development opportunities.
* Comprehensive recruitment and onboarding support.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite classes, and car schemes.
Trust Facts:
* 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
* 1,115 A&E attendances daily (3rd largest in England).
* 33,700 planned surgical operations annually across 57 theatres.
* Among only 7 NHS Trusts with 50+ operating theatres.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* MBBS or equivalent, MRCP.
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise (or within 6 months of CCT at interview).
* European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology (or equivalent).
* ALS certification.
Qualifications (Desirable):
* Higher medical/scientific degree.
Clinical Experience (Essential):
* Ability to provide expert opinion across gastroenterological disorders.
* Experience of General Medicine and independent clinical decision-making.
Clinical Experience (Desirable):
* NHS experience (6–12 months).
* Subspecialty interest in Hepatology or a complementary area.
Teaching (Essential):
* Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* Experience supervising trainees and teaching clinical skills.
Teaching (Desirable):
* Specific teaching qualification and experience teaching endoscopy.
Management (Essential):
* Commitment to CPD, clinical governance, and audit.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Please ensure you have a full and up-to-date CV.
For more information, contact Fel on 07442 038 239.