Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job summary Location: Aintree University Hospital Organisation: University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG) Contract Type: Substantive | Full Time ULHG is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our expanding team at Aintree. This role is central to our commitment to strengthening Gastroenterology and Hepatology services and delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care for a large and complex patient population. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of evidence‑based gastroenterology care, support multidisciplinary working, and help strengthen clinical pathways across the service in line with national standards. Responsibilities include inpatient gastroenterology, endoscopy, and participation in the consultant on‑call rota. Our JAG‑accredited endoscopy unit has a strong research portfolio and close links with the University of Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑acuity teaching hospital with scope to shape and develop services and contribute to ongoing clinical innovation. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, MRCP(UK) (or equivalent), and be on the Specialist Register (or within six months of CCT at interview). Informal enquiries and site visits are welcome. Core Responsibilities Gastroenterology Care: Provide comprehensive luminal gastroenterology services and contribute to the continued development of evidence‑based pathways across the specialty. Inpatient Care: Participate in the consultant‑led rotational "hot week" model, overseeing inpatients and ward referrals, supported by junior medical staff and specialist nurses. Outpatient Clinics & Endoscopy: Deliver general gastroenterology outpatient clinics and diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy lists, including training and supervision within a JAG‑accredited unit. GI Bleed & On‑Call: Join the 1:11 consultant on‑call rota, covering emergency GI bleeds, acute referrals and inpatient reviews, fully job‑planned in line with national terms. Multidisciplinary Working: Participate in relevant MDTs to support safe, coordinated and evidence‑based care across specialties. Education, Research & Service Development: Contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service innovation aligned to Trust priorities. Person Specification – Essential Qualifications MB ChB / MB BS (or equivalent) MRCP (UK) Person Specification – Desirable Qualifications Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Higher degree (MD or PhD) or submitted pending viva Registration – Essential Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for) Registration – Desirable On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview Clinical Experience – Essential Broad experience in luminal gastroenterology Evidence of continued medical education Clinical Experience – Desirable Subspecialty interest Teaching & Training – Essential Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals Teaching & Training – Desirable PGCE or evidence of education delivery Train the Trainer qualification Experience of UG & PG teaching Knowledge – Essential High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice Endoscopic skills in GI bleeding Knowledge – Desirable Understanding of GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines Audit & Research Experience – Essential Understanding of clinical audit principles Understanding of research principles Demonstrates enthusiasm for clinical research Audit & Research Experience – Desirable Proven audit experience with publication of results Research involvement with publications Managing Self – Essential Able to take responsibility, make decisions, and apply authority appropriately Managing Self – Desirable Commitment to high standards in care Positive approach to lessons learned Alignment with Trust values Working with Others – Essential Strong communication and teamworking across clinical settings Working with Others – Desirable Empathic, challenges negativity, improves patient experience Managing Others – Essential Awareness of NHS Trust management structures and issues Ability to manage conflict Managing Others – Desirable Support and development of trainee medical staff Leading People – Essential Demonstrated leadership in clinical teams and service change Leading People – Desirable Strategic thinking, risk management, innovation, mentoring and leading multi‑disciplinary change Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 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). Employer Details Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Aintree University Hospital Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's Website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr