Job summaryAre you considering your next career opportunity?Please use the following link for more information - Department of Gastroenterology in North Cumbria Hospitals is looking for an enthusiastic new colleague to join us on our journey to provide high quality endoscopy and gastroenterology for the future in an organisation committed to clinical leadership and medical education.We look to continue our quality service by recruiting an additional colonoscopist. You will join us at an exciting time following the opening of our new 15M, 5 room, State of the Art, JAG accredited Endoscopy Suite. Main duties of the jobWe are looking for committed Doctors to become an integral part of the GI team. The post holder will provide dedicated colonoscopic screening lists and together with their gastroenterology colleagues will contribute to inpatient and outpatient care. The gastroenterology consultant team share the responsibility of "Consultant of the Week" on a rotational basis to cover the GI inpatient work and contribute to the GI bleed rota. The team is supported by deanery trainees, Trust doctors and specialist nurses.We are passionate about teaching, and you will be able to play your part in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals. You will have the opportunity to provide endoscopy training locally and to contribute to NETA - The Northern Endoscopy Training Academy. If you are a new consultant, you will be asked to enrol on an educational supervisor accredited course by our medical education department. We have a growing experience and have been at the forefront of teaching and implementation of Physician Associate and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.DetailsDate posted21 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. Qualifications and training EssentialFull GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)Bowel cancer Screening AccreditationTo hold the MRCP (UK)DesirablePostgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, MD, PhD or equivalent Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.Screening Colonoscopy Level 2 PolypectomyExcellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staffAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsDesirableScreening Colonoscopy Level 3 PolypectomySubspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy EssentialExperience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staffDesirableMedical education qualification EssentialExperience of researchDesirablePostgraduate research degreePublication in peer reviewed journalsAbility to supervise postgraduate research EssentialWillingness and ability to travel across sites if needed Qualifications and training EssentialFull GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)Bowel cancer Screening AccreditationTo hold the MRCP (UK)DesirablePostgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, MD, PhD or equivalent Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.Screening Colonoscopy Level 2 PolypectomyExcellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staffAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsDesirableScreening Colonoscopy Level 3 PolypectomySubspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy EssentialExperience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staffDesirableMedical education qualification EssentialExperience of researchDesirablePostgraduate research degreePublication in peer reviewed journalsAbility to supervise postgraduate research EssentialWillingness and ability to travel across sites if neededDisclosure 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland InfirmaryCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland InfirmaryCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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