Job summary
We are seeking a committed and ambitious Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology to join our forward-thinking and friendly team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new substantive post designed to support the expansion of our regional hepatology and gastroenterology services, including endoscopy and specialist clinics.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialty interests that complement the existing team and will play a key role in delivering high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. The post includes participation in a 1:8 GI bleed rota and offers opportunities for teaching, research, and service development.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver outpatient clinics in hepatology and general gastroenterology
- Provide endoscopy sessions
- Participate in inpatient ward rounds and MDTs
- Lead and contribute to specialist services including HCC, viral hepatitis, and transplant support
- Engage in teaching, audit, and clinical research
- Participate in the 1:8 GI bleed rota (no GIM acute on-call)
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role including the job plan and person specification. Please ensure to tailor your application to ensure it is relevant to the role advertised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role including the job plan and person specification. Please ensure to tailor your application to ensure it is relevant to the role advertised.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastrenterology (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway (must already be on the Specialist Register)
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Dual GIM and Gastroenterology accreditation
- Specialty exam in Gastroenterology
Desirable
- NTN accreditation in hepatology
Experience
Essential
- Excellent endoscopic skills and with sign off for independent diagnostic and therapeutic OGD (acute GI bleeds)
- Competency in the management of GI bleeds with experience on a formal GI bleed Rota
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
- Wide experience of General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology including MDT working
- Competence in Diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in associated medical sub specialty e.g. Nutrition, functional GI disease, IBD, capsule endoscopy or hepatology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastrenterology (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway (must already be on the Specialist Register)
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Dual GIM and Gastroenterology accreditation
- Specialty exam in Gastroenterology
Desirable
- NTN accreditation in hepatology
Experience
Essential
- Excellent endoscopic skills and with sign off for independent diagnostic and therapeutic OGD (acute GI bleeds)
- Competency in the management of GI bleeds with experience on a formal GI bleed Rota
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
- Wide experience of General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology including MDT working
- Competence in Diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in associated medical sub specialty e.g. Nutrition, functional GI disease, IBD, capsule endoscopy or hepatology
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.
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.
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).
