Specialist in Gastroenterology
Isle of Wight NHS TrustNewport, Wales
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Isle of Wight NHS Trust based in Newport. The advertised salary is £104,401 to £115,341. Applications close on 22 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Join our Gastroenterology team The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our ...
As a Specialist in Gastroenterology, you will provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service alongside general medical responsibilities.
Working within the agreed job plan, you will take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of general medical and gastroenterology patients.
- Inpatient gastroenterology care
- Outpatient gastroenterology clinics
- Endoscopy
- General medical duties
- Participation in the general medical emergency on-call rota
- Clinical administration
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Supervision and management of junior medical staff
- Teaching and supporting the development of colleagues
- Clinical audit and governance
- Continuing professional development
- Working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and efficient services
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and committed doctor who will work collaboratively with colleagues across the service, combining professional autonomy with a strong commitment to safe, effective and patient-centred care and who is passionate about delivering high-quality gastroenterology and general medical care.
Key Duties of the PostGeneral Provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service. Take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis andtreatment of general medical and gastroenterology patients within the agreed job plan. Participate in the general medical emergency on-call rota, including prospective cover forcolleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective andefficient services.Clinical Governance and AuditIn line with requirements of clinical governance, the appointee will be expected to participatein clinical audit, including where appropriate, local on-going and new audits, and specialtyregional and national audit programmes.Teaching and TrainingThe post holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities withresponsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required andcontribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing medical and nursing education,where appropriate.Research and DevelopmentThere are opportunities for research relevant to the service to be pursued within the agreedjob plan.ManagementYou will be required to co-operate with local clinical and operational managers as well ascontributing to the efficient running of services. You will be expected to share with consultantcolleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professionalactivities. Attendance and contribution to departmental and directorate meetings isencouraged.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Essential: - Full GMC registration and licence to practise; - MBChB or equivalent
Desirable: - Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology
Essential: - Minimum twelve years' post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterology; - Evidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experience
Desirable: - Additional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience
Essential: - Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialty
How this role compares
We hold 332 NHS vacancies in Wales that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 91% of them.
There are 11,917 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 656 of them in Wales.
You have 11 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 30 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has 23 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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