Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in Hepatology/IBD
Job Overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking passionate and forward‑thinking Consultant Gastroenterologists to support our expanding Gastroenterology Service. We welcome applicants with a special interest in Hepatology and IBD, and are committed to supporting your professional development in these areas. We are on a journey of continuous improvement and innovation, with plans to introduce a Gastrointestinal Bleed rota shared across the Health Board and to establish a formal out‑of‑hours networked Gastrointestinal Bleed Service. Our ambition is to become an outstanding, patient‑led Health Board where dedicated staff provide high‑quality, compassionate care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a Gastroenterology Service with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.
* Have inpatient beds in North Wales (base agreed to be agreed).
* Have responsibility for the care of patients in your charge.
* Undertake professional supervision of Junior Medical staff.
* Participate in Medical Education.
* Participate in Clinical Audit.
* Cover for Consultant colleagues’ leave.
* Be responsible for patients admitted.
* Provide specialist in‑reach during the week.
* Validate outpatient referrals and Endoscopy requests.
* Undertake Outpatient Clinics.
* Participate in a formal GI Bleed Service once established, extending the specialty in‑reach service to weekend mornings to support the medical take.
* Provide backfill to certain Endoscopy lists (see job plan).
* Develop subspecialty interests in addition to management of General Gastroenterology patients.
In return you can expect a generous annual leave entitlement, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, and a favourable 10‑session contract comprising a 7:3 split between DCC and SPA sessions. Flexible Working options are available under NHS Wales National Policy. A relocation package is available subject to eligibility.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a comprehensive range of primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services for a population of around 700,000 people across North Wales. Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of individuals and communities through high‑quality, compassionate care. We are an integrated health system that strives for excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third‑sector organisations. We have strong relationships with both universities in North Wales and work in collaboration on supporting medical schools, pharmacy schools, nursing and other clinical courses as well as operating in a research‑rich learning culture. North Wales is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. The coastal areas are more densely populated, gradually becoming more rural towards the west and inland. Welsh language is an important part of our culture. North Wales is best known for its vast areas of natural beauty, notably the Eryri National Park, home to the highest mountain in Wales, as well as spectacular lakes, perfect for those who love to get outdoors. Boasting 250 miles of coastline, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to enjoy all year round. Much of the Wales Coast Path can be cycled as well as walked, as it shares a route with the National Cycle Network.
Contact Information
* Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan
o Dr H Nair – Clinical Director – Hari.Nair@wales.nhs.uk
o Dr A Foulkes – Site Medical Director – Andrew.Foulkes@wales.nhs.uk
o PA Annette Jones – Annette.Jones5@wales.nhs.uk
o Habeeb Braimo – Directorate General Manager, Medicine – Habeeb.Braimo@wales.nhs.uk
* Wrexham Maelor Hospital
o Dr S Stanaway – Site Medical Director – Steve.Stanaway@wales.nhs.uk
o Dr T Mathialahan – Consultant Gastroenterologist – Lead – THIRILOGANATHAN.MATHIALAHAN@wales.nhs.uk
o Faye O’Keefe – Directorate General Manager, Medicine – Faye.OKeeffe@wales.nhs.uk
* Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
o Dr J Gasem – Consultant Gastroenterologist / Site Medical Director – Jaber.Gasem@wales.nhs.uk
o Dr Rachel Newbould – Consultant Gastroenterologist – Lead – Rachel.Newbould@wales.nhs.uk
o Joanna Elis‑Williams – Directorate General Manager, Medicine – Joanna.Elis-Williams@wales.nhs.uk
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of our workforce in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply now.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GMC Specialist Registration in Gastroenterology and General Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview.
* Full MRCP.
Desirable criteria
* Higher Post Graduate qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of training in an appropriate Gastroenterology Training Programme or equivalent.
* Familiarity with NHS systems of care.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Experience in Endoscopy, independent at diagnostic and therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy (JAG certified).
Desirable criteria
* Subspecialty interest in Hepatology.
* Subspecialty interest in IBD.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
* Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
* Ability and willingness to work within the Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets.
Desirable criteria
* Management Experience.
Teaching and Audit Experience
Essential criteria
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
* Experience of audit.
* Ability to perform workplace‑based assessments.
Desirable criteria
* Active commitment to teaching.
* Evidence of audit participation and design.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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