Job Summary
The new appointment will join a team of eight Medical Gastroenterologists (6 Luminal, 2 Liver) who work as a single team, sharing responsibility for the management of inpatients. Management of outpatients is split into the Liver and Luminal teams. We have an excellent day-case unit exclusively for GI services which, along with our 3 Hepatology specialist nurses, allows us to deliver ambulatory care for patients with liver disease including; nurse-led early discharge clinic, monitoring and assessment of patients with acute and chronic liver disease and day case paracentesis.
The department has received significant investment over the last 18 months, with a new £4.99m unit which opened in December 2023.
Candidates should be independent in OGD and candidates who are trained in colonoscopy and wish to continue with this could accommodated. Training is an important element of our practice at Torbay and our new colleague would be encouraged to engage with the delivery of courses and in-house training.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will:
Support the current Gastroenterology and Hepatology teams in delivering inpatient and outpatient care
Work closely with consultant staff in related specialities e.g. upper and lower GI surgery.
Contribute to audit within Hepatology and research if they are interested.
Contribute to the training of trainee staff and medical students.
Undertake clinical and / or educational supervision of trainees.
Undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians.
Actively contribute to clinical governance within our organisation.
About Us
The Gastroenterology unit is a lively, innovative and cohesive department. South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dryland and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system.
We offer a generous relocation package, which can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Gastroenterology currently sits within the Planned Care and Surgery Care Group, these changes make better use of our capacity, capability and experience while simultaneously reducing duplication.
Our vision is better health and care for all and we are proud pioneers of innovating health and social care. We pride ourselves on embracing innovation and are always looking for ways to improve.
In the past eighteen months we have opened a number of brand-new facilities on our Torbay Hospital site including a £15m acute medical unit, a £4.99m endoscopy training centre, a £15m day surgery and eye surgery unit.
Torbay Hospital is an academy site of the virtual South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA), delivering a programme of nationally recognised endoscopic skills and simulation training within the region
We are inclusive and value diversity in our organisation and the communities we serve. Our compassionate leadership approach and our culture charter are key to creating a great place to work where everyone feels that they belong.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M&D-D
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine (or equivalent)
CCT (must be within 6 months of interview),
MRCP
Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
Clinical Experience
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and GIM patients.
Sub-specialty experience in Hepatology and broad experience in Gastroenterology
Expert Endoscopist
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective
Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions
Management And Administrative Experience
Ability to organise and manage priorities
Active interest in IT
Experience in audit and management in Gastroenterology
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department
Ability to demonstrate willingness to manage and lead clinical teams
Flexible approach
Ability to demonstrate leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams
Teaching / Research Experience
Proven ability to teach clinical and procedural skills
Ability to apply research outcome to clinical problems
Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programme
Evidence of medical student teaching / supervision experience
Desire to continue to audit practice
Communication And Personal Skills
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Honesty and reliability
Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
Ability to cope in stressful situations
Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Proven communication skills
Ability to travel to work commitments
Sense of humour
Job description
Communication And Personal Skills
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Honesty and reliability
Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
Ability to cope in stressful situations
Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Proven communication skills
Ability to travel to work commitments
Sense of humour
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine (or equivalent)
CCT (must be within 6 months of interview)
MRCP
Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
Teaching Qualification
CCT in Hepatology
Essential
Clinical Experience
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of Gastroenterology and GIM patients.
Sub-specialty experience in Hepatology and board experience in Gastroenterology
Expert Endoscopist
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective gastroenterology
Experience in delivering general gastroenterology services
Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions
Desirable
Training Endoscopic trainers course
Essential
Management and Administrative Experience
Ability to organise and manage priorities
Active interest in IT
Experience in audit and management in Gastroenterology and Acute Medicine
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department
Ability to demonstrate willingness to manage and lead clinical teams
Flexible approach
Ability to demonstrate leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives and changes
Management course or qualification
Essential
Training / Research Experience
Proven ability to teach clinical and procedural skills
Ability to apply research outcome to clinical problems
Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programme
Evidence of medical student teaching / supervision experience
Desire to continue to audit practice
Desirable
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Essential
Communication and Personal Skills
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Honesty and reliability
Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
Ability to cope in stressful situations
Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Proven communication skills
Ability to travel to work commitments
Sense of humour
Desirable
Evidence of successful team membership
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Attendance at Communication Skills Course
Person Specification
Essential
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Honesty and reliability
Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
Ability to cope in stressful situations
Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Proven communication skills
Ability to travel to work commitments
Sense of humour
Desirable
Evidence of successful team membership
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Attendance at Communication Skills Course
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
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