Fixed Term Consultant Gastroenterologist
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Boston, PE21 9QS
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a whole time (10 programmed activities and on-call) appointment as a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our sup...
The successful post-holder will
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of patient care
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Develop and maintain good working practices
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
- Provide support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
This post is to meet the growing demand for gastroenterology services across the county in addition to supporting daily senior review of 10- 20 inpatients at Pilgrim Hospital Boston and the emergency upper GI haemorrhage on-call rota. Any applicants with an interest in ERCP would be regarded favourably.
The post sits within the department of gastroenterology and managerially within the speciality medicine business unit. It is anticipated that with this post the eight gastroenterologists will work as a team to ensure robust and appropriate cover of the wards and gastroenterology referrals. Teamwork is an essential requirement.
The post-holder will take responsibility for their continuing professional development (CPD) and will be supported by the Trust when appropriate. The post-holder will also be required to be committed to ensuring their revalidation is completed and up to date.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT Gastroenterology or equivalent (or within 6 months of eligibility for specialist register)
- GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
- Hepatology training Nutrition experience G(I)M certification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine at senior trainee or consultant level
- Proven clinical NHS experience
- Proven competence in independent management of acute and complex gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients
- Significant experience in diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
- JAG accreditation (or evidence of working towards accreditation)
- Experience participating in GI bleed or equivalent on-call rotas
- Ability to manage clinical risk and complications safely and effectively
Desirable
- Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and Post graduate trainees.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification e.g. physician as educator accreditation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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