Consultant Gastroenterologist with a special interest in IBD

Job Summary Join us to strengthen and improve IBD care for our community. As a Consultant Gastroenterologist, you'll help us develop a patient‑centred IBD service in a friendly and supportive department, assisted by regular input from the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) IBD team. Why this role? Advance the IBD service: Opportunity to develop and improve our inpatient and outpatient IBD pathways, strengthen MDT working, and help develop our surveillance endoscopy service. Supportive culture: Work within a small, friendly, multicultural team that values collaboration, practical problem‑solving and digital innovation. Tertiary centre input: We are supported by a visiting IBD consultant on site one day a week, with access to shared pathways and advice for complex cases. Progression and development: Depending on individual interests, there are opportunities to take on a service leadership role, contribute to the expansion of the departmental IBD research portfolio, or play a key role in developing our new small bowel capsule endoscopy service. Main duties Team consists of 1 Consultant with specialist interest in IBD, 1 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, 5 IBD Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 IBD Pathway Navigators. Fortnightly IBD MDT with gastroenterology consultants (including UHS support), IBD CNS, Pathway Navigator, GI radiology, colorectal surgery and histopathologist. Specialist pharmacist support enabling rapid initiation of evidence‑based therapies following MDT decisions. Digital innovation: NHS England‑funded pilot site for MyMedicalRecord – a secure digital health platform which provides patients with information about their IBD care, and enables proactive monitoring of disease activity and treatment response. The role includes a requirement to participate in the acute gastroenterology rota, providing ward cover for gastroenterology inpatients two weeks in twelve, as well as provision of in‑hours cover for upper GI bleeds (0800‑1800). This is a substantive position offered at 10 PAs. Applicants looking for fixed‑term positions or less than full‑time will also be considered. We welcome applications from established consultants and from senior trainees – you must be within six months of CCT at the date of interview. Applicants must have completed specialist training in gastroenterology and be on, or eligible for, the GMC Specialist Register. Candidates should be broadly experienced in gastroenterology with a clear, demonstrable subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disease. Qualifications & Specialist Training Completion of higher specialist training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine, or within 6 months of expected CCT date at time of interview. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Experience / Clinical Skills Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in general gastroenterology, JAG accreditation for OGD & colonoscopy. Experience and expertise in management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (endoscopic and non‑endoscopic management) and acute GI emergency presentations. Depending on declared sub‑specialty interest, evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in: Hepatology, IBD, ERCP (with JAG accreditation), Nutrition, Therapeutic UGI endoscopy, Therapeutic lower GI endoscopy. Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems – demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach. Experience in managing risk and knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings: wards, outpatient, theatre. Management Experience Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team, and to motivate and develop staff. Demonstrates willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an effective specialist clinical service. Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets. Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/division. Communication Skills Good spoken and written English language skills. Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and outside agencies. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of ability to work with multi‑professional teams and to establish good professional relationships. Always considers patients' preferences when discussing treatment options. Teaching Evidence of previous teaching and training experience. Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes. Enthusiastic and able to inspire others. Management of Change and Quality Improvement Evidence of effective personal contributions to clinical audit and risk reduction. Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors. Demonstrates willingness to implement evidence‑based practice. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer Details Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Additional Information Job posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata if part‑time) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time Reference number: 269-MD940 Job locations: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ #J-18808-Ljbffr