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Consultant Gastroenterologist

On-site in Middlesbrough·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 a year

About £6,140 - £7,630 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Middlesbrough
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Monday 7 December

Skills

The role

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our established and progressive Gastroenterology Directorate.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regarded consultant team delivering comprehensive acute and elective gastroenterology services across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of specialist gastroenterology services, helping to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a modern and ambitious organisation.

Based primarily at The James Cook University Hospital, the post holder will also contribute to cross-site working at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, and other Trust locations as required.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from both within and outside the organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of 14 Consultant Gastroenterologists providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services, including:

  • Consultant-led acute gastroenterology care.
  • A 24/7 emergency gastrointestinal bleeding service.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
  • Specialist hepatology and nutrition services.
  • Gastrointestinal cancer pathways.
  • Multidisciplinary specialist care.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care.
  • Participate in the Consultant Gastroenterology on-call rota, including emergency gastrointestinal bleeding services.
  • Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
  • Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities.
  • Support and supervise junior medical staff, Clinical Fellows and Nurse Endoscopists.
  • Contribute to teaching, training, audit and research activities within the Directorate.
About us

The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and G(I)M via
  • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview for StRs) or CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
  • Speciality Certificate in Gastronenterology
  • Training in appraisal techniques
  • Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
  • oCompetent in the management of Gastroenterological and General Medical conditions
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of supervising resident medical staff
  • Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Details

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-DHUGS-MED-8357212

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


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