Consultant Gastroenterologist & Physician
14 hours ago
Hereford
Job summaryLooking for a fresh start in a supportive, forward-thinking team? Our highly capable Gastroenterology team is expanding to 8.0 WTE and we want passionate Gastroenterologists to join us at Wye Valley NHS Trust.The Gastroenterology team at Hereford continues to progressively and proactively evolve. The department is actively seeking an additional Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in therapeutic GI Endoscopy to support grow and evolve our Gastroenterology services.Located on the boarder of Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire. We are a progressive and forward thinking team with ambitious plans to improve the quality of our service.We're a friendly, ambitious team in a stunning rural setting - where your ideas and career can thrive.Lets shape the future of Gastroenterology care - together!AAC Date TBC (2nd Sept 2026)Main duties of the jobThe main duties and responsibilities of the Consultants are:Consultant of the week 7-Day - Inpatient (1:8 weeks)Outpatient Duties (7:8 weeks)24 Hr Out of Hours Upper GI Emergency Endoscopy Out of Hours Rota (1in8)Total Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 7.5 PASupport Professional Activities (SPA) - 2.5 SPA OFF ward (7:8 weeks, 1.5 SPA On Ward (1:7 weeks)Options to increase clinical or management PAs (by discussion, max 12 PA total)Innovations to improve local services will be supported (e.g. Large Polypectomy, BSCP etc)An Education or Research interest can be support by discussion and mutual agreement.Undertake managerial duties associate with the care of their patients and the running development of their clinical departmentEngage fully with the Hospital Strategy and the strategic direction of the wider TrustAbout usWye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.DetailsDate posted22 June 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number229-MD-CC-7404236Job locationsHereford County HospitalUnion WalkHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached within the advert for the further detail on roles and responsibilities for the Consultant post. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached within the advert for the further detail on roles and responsibilities for the Consultant post.Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration with a license to practiceThe post-holder should hold MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualificationEntry on Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and General (internal) Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Training (CCT) b) Certificate of eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community RightsDesirableAn appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent Experience, Knowledge & Training EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in General Medicine and GastroenterologyAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the relevant specialityAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsJAG accreditation in Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy (UK trainees)Ability to participate in an Emergency Upper Endoscopy rota (including GI bleeds)DesirableInterest and expertise in therapeutic GI endoscopyAccreditation in ERCPAccreditation in BSCP Research EssentialAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsAn awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiativesDesirablePublications in relevant peer reviewed journals in the last 5 yearsEvidence of having undertaken original research Management & Administrative Experience EssentialAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectivelyAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist serviceAbility to manage and lead the speciality and multi-disciplinary teamExperience of audit management and conducting clinical auditAbility to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making Personal Attributes EssentialFlexible and willingness to adapt to new challengesAbility to work in a team enquiring, critical approach to workAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesCommitment to Continuing Medical EducationWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional and national level Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours EssentialMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Other requirements specific to the role EssentialAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issuesAble to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 60 minutes when on callAbility to align personal and professional priorities with those of the Trust Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration with a license to practiceThe post-holder should hold MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualificationEntry on Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and General (internal) Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Training (CCT) b) Certificate of eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community RightsDesirableAn appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent Experience, Knowledge & Training EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in General Medicine and GastroenterologyAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the relevant specialityAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsJAG accreditation in Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy (UK trainees)Ability to participate in an Emergency Upper Endoscopy rota (including GI bleeds)DesirableInterest and expertise in therapeutic GI endoscopyAccreditation in ERCPAccreditation in BSCP Research EssentialAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsAn awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiativesDesirablePublications in relevant peer reviewed journals in the last 5 yearsEvidence of having undertaken original research Management & Administrative Experience EssentialAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectivelyAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist serviceAbility to manage and lead the speciality and multi-disciplinary teamExperience of audit management and conducting clinical auditAbility to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making Personal Attributes EssentialFlexible and willingness to adapt to new challengesAbility to work in a team enquiring, critical approach to workAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesCommitment to Continuing Medical EducationWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional and national level Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours EssentialMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Other requirements specific to the role EssentialAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issuesAble to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 60 minutes when on callAbility to align personal and professional priorities with those of the TrustDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. xwwtmva For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford County HospitalUnion WalkHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford County HospitalUnion WalkHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's website