Consultant - Gastroenterolgy YC72
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford, WD18 0HBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
28 days leftJob description
We are seeking a dynamic, full-time substantive consultant gastroenterologist with a subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. You will jo...
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the smooth running, governance, and further development of the IBD service including:
- Independent care of patients with complex IBD
- Actively lead and contribute to IBD MDTs
- Support and training of the IBD nurses
- Foster close teamworking within the IBD team
- Developing IBD care pathways
- Support networking with internal and external providers
- Support IBD data collection/ audit and database
- Implement national policies and guidance and local GIRFT recommendations relating to IBD care
- Develop departmental IBD research portfolio
- Maintain appropriate CPD
- Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency)
- Outpatient work (clinics, referral vetting, GP advice and guidance)
- Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals)
- Weekend work (6 hours on site and emergency endoscopy) 1 week in 14
You will be expected to be able to travel to all three Trust hospital Sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans Hospital).
You will take part in clinical governance and clinical risk management, and in their implementation, including audit.
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Gastroenterology, Dr Mark Fullard who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.
The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification.
A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https: //www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Essential
Essential
- Completed CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine or within 6 months of completion
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable: - MD or PhD
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
21 September 2026
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