Consultant Gastroenterology / Hepatology

Job title:

Consultant Gastroenterology / Hepatology

Company

NHS

Job description

To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the Gastroenterology service.Main duties of the jobThe appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:

• Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
• Cost Improvement programme (CIP)
• Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary

About usThere’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.DetailsDate posted14 July 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number426-862-25MGJob locationsThe Queen Elizabeth HospitalGayton RoadKings LynnPE30 4ETJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.We look forward to hearing from you. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.We look forward to hearing from you.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP UK (Full) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MD/PhD or research experience.

ExperienceEssential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine at time of interview
• JAG accreditation in Upper and Lower GI endoscopy.
• High quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy
• High quality skills in general and acute medicine and ability to manage medical takes

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP UK (Full) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MD/PhD or research experience.

ExperienceEssential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine at time of interview
• JAG accreditation in Upper and Lower GI endoscopy.
• High quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy
• High quality skills in general and acute medicine and ability to manage medical takes

Expected salary

£109725 – 145478 per year

Location

King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Job date

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:06:44 GMT

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