Consultant Gastroenterologist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S5 7AUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
We are looking to appoint a full-time substantive Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Directorate at Sheffield T...
The post comprises a 10 PA job plan, including 8.5 PAs Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs Supporting Professional Activities.
The Directorate operates a rotational on-ward/off-ward model. Off-ward weeks include three outpatient clinics and two endoscopy lists, alongside referral grading, administration and SPA. On-ward weeks include consultant-led ward rounds, ward cover, outpatient activity, administration and SPA.
The successful applicant will participate in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology on-call and gastrointestinal bleeding rotas, currently approximately 1 in 20, and contribute to the Consultant of the Day service for acute specialist take and out-of-hours gastrointestinal bleeding.
The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching, research, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable: - MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical experienceAbility to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology.
- Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
- Endoscopic experience for 5 years with appropriate JAG accreditation.
- Evidence of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease OR Evidence of advanced training in Nutrition OR Evidence of advanced training in Endoscopy.
Desirable: - Some experience of management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Research
Essential: - Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable: - Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and training
Essential: - Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential: - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable: - Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
Essential: - Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable: - Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential: - Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values; - Good oral and written communication skills
How to apply
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First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
5 October 2026
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