Job summary We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic ConsultantinGastroenterology/General Medicine with special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This is a whole-time post for 6 months (with potential to extend) offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated clinician to join a dynamic, team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals working on the Whiston and St Helens Hospital sites. We are a department that works closely together. We are able to deliver a wide range of services to the patients of the region. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians(UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application. Main duties of the job The post holder will join a gastroenterology service which comprises: Eleven Consultant Gastroenterologists and a team of approximately thirty specialist nurses in endoscopy, liver, IBD, nutrition and Upper GI Cancer. We also have three GI physiologists and a PA Endoscopist within the team. The post holder will: UndertakeGastroenterologyclinics with speciality clinics in IBD. On a rota basis, assume responsibility for the inpatient care of the Gastroenterology ward, which at times also house General Medical Patients. Also give a specialist opinion to other inpatients within the hospital. Perform elective endoscopic procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy) and be competent in most interventional endoscopy techniques, to allow the support of the out of hours and weekend acute upper GI bleed rota (1:8). Additional training and support will be available if required. Support delivery of national targets (18 weeks, 62-day cancer, new to follow up ratios, length of stay). Provide training and supervision to junior doctors. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata (Grade YM 73) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 409-7135304 Job locations Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Rainhill, Prescot L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan. Advertise: 23 May 2025 Closing Date: 1 June 2025 Proposed Interview date: 23 June 2025 at Whiston Hospital Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan. Advertise: 23 May 2025 Closing Date: 1 June 2025 Proposed Interview date: 23 June 2025 at Whiston Hospital Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview MRCP or equivalent medical qualification MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Undertaken an IBD fellowship Desirable MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of General Medicine and Gastroenterology Participation in Clinical Audit Desirable Have had competence demonstrated in endoscopy by JAG Experience of teaching / educational supervision Research experience Skills Essential Excellent patient communication Good networking skills Ability to work in a multi-professional team Desirable Interested in teaching Team Management Skills Other Essential Current Driving licence/use of car for work Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview MRCP or equivalent medical qualification MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Undertaken an IBD fellowship Desirable MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of General Medicine and Gastroenterology Participation in Clinical Audit Desirable Have had competence demonstrated in endoscopy by JAG Experience of teaching / educational supervision Research experience Skills Essential Excellent patient communication Good networking skills Ability to work in a multi-professional team Desirable Interested in teaching Team Management Skills Other Essential Current Driving licence/use of car for work 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Rainhill, Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Rainhill, Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, L35 5DR Rainhill, Prescot, United Kingdom