Apply for the Consultant Gastroenterologist role at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG).
Job Overview
Location: Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool. Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Grade: Consultant. Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. Job Ref: 287-AMED-333-25. Closing date: 07/01/2026 23:59.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive luminal gastroenterology services, inpatient and outpatient care, including endoscopy.
* Participate in consultant‑led rotational "hot week" model, oversee inpatients, ward referrals.
* Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy lists, train and supervise within JAG‑accredited unit.
* Join 1:11 consultant on‑call rota for GI bleeds, acute referrals, inpatient reviews.
* Engage in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) across specialties.
* Contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research.
* Support service development and innovation aligned with Trust priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold full GMC registration, MRCP(UK) or equivalent, and be on Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: MB ChB / MB BS (or equivalent), MRCP(UK), Full GMC registration.
* Desirable: Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Higher degree (MD/PhD) or pending viva, On GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of CCT.
Clinical Experience:
* Essential: Broad experience in luminal gastroenterology, evidence of continued medical education.
* Desirable: Subspecialty interest.
Teaching & Training:
* Essential: Experience of teaching medical, nursing, allied health professionals.
* Desirable: PGCE, Train the Trainer qualification, experience of UG & PG teaching.
Knowledge:
* Essential: High clinical standard for independent consultant practice, endoscopic skills in GI bleeding.
* Desirable: Understanding of GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines.
Audit & Research Experience:
* Essential: Understanding of clinical audit principles, research principles, enthusiasm for clinical research.
* Desirable: Proven audit experience with publication of results, research involvement with publications.
Managing Self:
* Essential: Able to take responsibility, make decisions, apply authority appropriately.
* Desirable: Commitment to high standards in care, positive approach, alignment with Trust values.
Working with Others:
* Essential: Strong communication, teamworking across clinical settings.
* Desirable: Empathic, challenges negativity, improves patient experience.
Managing Others:
* Essential: Awareness of NHS Trust management structures, ability to manage conflict.
* Desirable: Support and development of trainee medical staff.
Leading People:
* Essential: Demonstrated leadership in clinical teams and service change.
* Desirable: Strategic thinking, risk management, innovation, mentoring, leading multi‑disciplinary change.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
To apply, please submit your application online. For informal visits or enquiries, contact:
* Job contact: Tamsin Gledhill, Clinical Director, Email: email, Tel: 0151 529 2807.
* Dr Katherine Bowering, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aintree University Hospital, Tel: 0151 529 2778.
Eligibility: Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment), Order 2020 and require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals and under‑represented groups. We value diversity and promote an inclusive workforce representative of the local community.
Recruitment Documents
* Job Description & Person Specification (PDF)
* Risk ID Form (PDF)
* Recruitment Documents (PDF)
* Trust Values & Behaviours (PDF)
* Life at LUHFT Benefits (PDF)
Apply online now.
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