Consultant Gastroenterologist

United Lincolnshire Hospital; Boston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a full-time Consultant Gastroenterologist to join their supportive team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in providing high standards of patient care, while contributing to the expansion of gastroenterology services. Candidates with an interest in ERCP will be viewed favorably. This role includes responsibilities for clinical leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy required.
• Interest in ERCP is regarded favourably.
• Ability to work with multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consultant-led service with high standards of patient care.
• Collaborate to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
• Support and lead junior medical and nursing colleagues.

Skills

Consultant-led service

Collaborative working

Professional development

Education

Medical degree and relevant certifications

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full‑time (10 programmed activities plus UGI Bleed on‑calls) appointment as a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our supportive and forward‑thinking Gastroenterology team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Teaching NHS Trust (ULTH), based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

The post was established to support the expansion of gastroenterology and endoscopy services at ULTH. An interest in ERCP is regarded favourably.

In parallel, the service is also advertising for a permanent consultant gastroenterologist post based at the Lincoln County Hospital site.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide daily senior review of up to 15 inpatients at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, and cover the emergency upper GI bleed on‑call rota.
• Work as part of a team to ensure robust and appropriate cover of the wards and gastroenterology referrals.
• Take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation, supported by the Trust when appropriate.

Contact

For further details or informal visits: Dr Anthony Norman, Head of Service, Gastroenterology. Email: [e-mail]