Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in Hepatology/IBD

Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in Hepatology/IBD We are seeking passionate and forward‑thinking Consultant Gastroenterologists to support our expanding Gastroenterology Service at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Applicants with a special interest in Hepatology and IBD are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and transforming the service, including the establishment of a Gastrointestinal Bleed Service and participation in a patient‑led, high‑quality care approach. Main duties Provide a Gastroenterology service responsible for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Manage inpatient beds in North Wales (base to be agreed). Take responsibility for the care of patients in charge. Provide professional supervision of junior medical staff. Participate in medical education and clinical audit. Cover consultant colleagues’ leave. Be responsible for admitted patients and provide specialty in‑reach during the week. Validate outpatient referrals and endoscopy requests. Conduct outpatient clinics. Participate in the formal GI Bleed Service once established, extending in‑reach to weekend mornings. Provide backfill for certain endoscopy lists. Develop subspecialty interests in addition to general gastroenterology management. Working for our organisation Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, serving approximately 700,000 people across North Wales. We provide a comprehensive range of primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services. Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of individuals and communities through high‑quality, compassionate care. We offer generous annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme access, a favourable 10‑session contract (7:3 split between DCC and SPA), and flexible working options under NHS Wales National Policy. A relocation package may be available subject to eligibility. Contact Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan: Dr H Nair (Clinical Director) – Hari.Nair@wales.nhs.uk Dr A Foulkes (Site Medical Director) – Andrew.Foulkes@wales.nhs.uk, PA Annette.Jones5@wales.nhs.uk Habeeb Braimo (Directorate General Manager, Medicine) – Habeeb.Braimo@wales.nhs.uk Wrexham Maelor Hospital: Dr S Stanaway (Site Medical Director) – Steve.Stanaway@wales.nhs.uk Dr T Mathialahan (Consultant Gastroenterologist – Lead) – THIRILOGANATHAN.MATHIALAHAN@wales.nhs.uk Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor: Dr J Gasem (Consultant Gastroenterologist / Site Medical Director) – Jaber.Gasem@wales.nhs.uk Dr Rachel Newbould (Consultant Gastroenterologist – Lead) – Rachel.Newbould@wales.nhs.uk Joanna Elis‑Williams (Directorate General Manger, Medicine) – Joanna.Elis-Williams@wales.nhs.uk Person specification Qualifications GMC Specialist Registration in Gastroenterology and General Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview. Full MRCP. Desirable criteria – Qualifications Higher Post‑Graduate qualification. Clinical Experience Evidence of training in an appropriate Gastroenterology Training Programme or equivalent. Familiarity with NHS systems of care. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Experience in endoscopy, independent at diagnostic and therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy (JAG certified). Sub‑specialty interest in Hepatology. Sub‑specialty interest in IBD. Management and Administrative Experience Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting. Ability and willingness to work within the Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets. Management experience. Teaching and Audit Experience Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. Experience of audit. Ability to perform workplace‑based assessments. Active commitment to teaching. Evidence of audit participation and design. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr