Gastroenterology Consultant

Transformationunitgm; Stockport; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Gastroenterology Consultant to manage patient care and supervise junior staff. The role also involves participating in departmental audits and engaging in research initiatives. Candidates should have a recognized UK medical qualification and experience in gastroenterology. The position offers full-time hours with competitive salary and benefits including annual leave, salary sacrifice schemes, and local financial advice.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary finance services for loans, savings and budgeting

Qualifications

• Experience supervising junior medical staff.
• Relevant specialist training in gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care of gastroenterology patients.
• Participate in the GI Bleed rota and consultant-of-the-week schedule.
• Engage in departmental audits, research programmes and quality-improvement projects.

Skills

Supervision of junior medical staff

Knowledge of Clinical Governance

Education

Recognised UK medical qualification

MRCP (favourable)

Job description

Gastroenterology Consultant

Job ref 362-A-25-7518680. Location: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. Grade Consultant (contract permanent). Full-time, 10 sessions per week (1:1 on‑call supplement). Salary pro rata £105,504 – £139,882 per annum.

Job Summary

Manage gastroenterology patients and participate in the GI Bleed and consultant‑of‑the‑week rotas. Supervise, teach and mentor junior medical staff, medical students and specialist nurses. Engage in departmental audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care of gastroenterology patients.
• Participate in the GI Bleed rota and consultant‑of‑the‑week schedule.
• Supervise, teach and mentor junior doctors and other clinical staff.
• Engage in departmental audits, research programmes and quality‑improvement projects.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policies.

Person Specification

• Recognised UK medical qualification.
• MRCP (favourable).
• Experience supervising junior medical staff.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance.

Experience and Qualifications

• Confirmed UK medical registration.
• Relevant specialist training in gastroenterology.

Benefits

• 27‑33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Salary finance services for loans, savings and budgeting.
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice.

Application Process

Closing date: 26 Dec 2025 23:59. Submit via NHS Jobs. The Trust may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. No interview expenses or relocation costs will be reimbursed.

EEO Statement

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust promotes a culture of diversity, fairness and equality. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and the Trust will make reasonable adjustments and support applicants with disabilities.

Additional Information

Applicants will need an enhanced DBS check (£54.50, cost deducted from first salary) and will be required to pay an annual DBS update subscription fee (£16). The Trust recognises previous NHS service under the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.