WalesGastroenterologyFixed TermConsultant109,725 to 145,478 a year
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Gastroenterology to join a large and dynamic consultant team delivering comprehensive gastrointestinal and hepatology services across Wales. The service operates at both district and tertiary levels, providing high-quality specialist care to a diverse patient population.
The post offers strong opportunities for clinical excellence, teaching, and research, supported by modern facilities and an established academic culture. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates.
Provide consultant-led gastroenterology services, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease.
Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients under your supervision in collaboration with consultant colleagues.
Participate in a weekend ward review rota and a 1:14 emergency endoscopy on-call rota (subject to service requirements).
Review all new gastroenterology and hepatology admissions daily as part of the consultant team.
Provide professional supervision and training for junior medical staff and trainees.
Participate in continuing professional development, clinical audit, appraisal, and revalidation.
Contribute to the delivery of domiciliary consultations where appropriate.
Undertake any additional agreed clinical duties aligned to service needs.
Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, examinations, and training activities.
Contribute to postgraduate education programmes and curriculum delivery.
Support the organisation and delivery of speciality teaching.
Participate in service management, operational planning, and clinical leadership activities.
Work within agreed financial and operational frameworks.
Support waiting list management, service efficiency, and best practice governance.
Comply with organisational policies and procedures.
Full registration on the GMC Specialist Register in Gastroenterology, or within 6 months of CCT at interview (portfolio pathway applicants must already be on the Specialist Register).
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Broad specialist training and experience in Gastroenterology.
JAG accreditation (or equivalent) in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
Evidence of safe independent endoscopy practice.
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of effective leadership and service contribution.
