Consultant Gastroenterologist (inc. Advanced Endoscopy)

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Consultant Gastroenterologist (inc. Advanced Endoscopy)

The closing date is 04 August 2026

We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist with Advanced Endoscopy Skills to join our established and progressive Gastroenterology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to contribute to the delivery and further development of high-quality gastroenterology and endoscopy services within the Trust.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gastroenterology care across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy settings, with a significant role in delivering and developing advanced endoscopic services. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care while supporting innovation, service improvement and excellence in clinical outcomes.

The role is particularly suited to a consultant with expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including procedures such as EMR, complex polypectomy, ERCP and EUS (depending on the candidate's skills). The successful applicant will help support the Trust's ambition to provide high-quality local services and maximise patient access to advanced endoscopic interventions.

Main duties of the job

• Provide consultant-led gastroenterology services across inpatient, outpatient and emergency care settings.
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in accordance with JAG standards and national guidance.
• Lead and contribute to the development of advanced endoscopy services within the Trust.
• Participate in endoscopy MDTs and collaborate closely with colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary services, radiology, pathology and oncology teams.
• Support service planning and innovation to improve efficiency, patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in gastroenterology and endoscopy on-call arrangements in line with departmental requirements.
• Contribute to endoscopy training for gastroenterology trainees, endoscopy fellows and other healthcare professionals.
• Undertake clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement activities to support continuous service development.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in gastroenterology and GIM
• CESR or European Community Rights
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
• Subspecialty interest

Clinical Skills

• Therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy

Other Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Teaching experience / interest

Personal Qualities

• Ability to lead / teach
• Ability to relate to patients / relatives
• Ability to work as part of a team

Research and Audit

• Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
• Evidence of research and publications relevant to post

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum (3% on-call supplement also payable)