Job summaryApplicants are invited to apply for an exciting Consultant Gastroenterologist opportunity at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, based in the cathedral city of Truro. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive department delivering high-quality clinical care, education, research and innovation.The successful candidate will join a team of nine Gastroenterologists and four Hepatologists serving a population of approximately 580,000. The department has benefited from significant investment, including a 3.4 million redevelopment of the Endoscopy Unit, which includes seven procedure rooms and supports a comprehensive endoscopy service.The service provides advanced endoscopy including EMR, ESD, ERCP, EUS, capsule endoscopy and bowel cancer screening. We also deliver specialist services in IBD, nutrition, hepatology and complex polyp management, supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams and specialist nursing staff.Applications are welcomed from clinicians with interests in advanced endoscopy, IBD, nutrition, hepatology, education, research, digital innovation or service development. Opportunities exist to undertake leadership, teaching and quality improvement activities.Cornwall offers an exceptional quality of life, combining stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and excellent leisure opportunities with the chance to build a rewarding consultant career.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will play a central role in the continued development of gastroenterology services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.The job will entail: Outpatients care - clinics (usually 2 a week), endoscopy lists (usually 2 a week) Inpatient care - 1 in 9 ward weeks, 1 in 9 endoscopy on call, GiM post take ward round (3.5 hr evening ward round approx 1 in 18 weekdays only. No overnight or weekend GiM commitment) Teaching - undergraduate and post graduate teaching (with opportunities to expand this if interested) Attendance at MDTs and governance meetings Personal development and leaderships opportunities if desired Research opportunities if desiredAbout usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the principal provider of acute and specialist healthcare services for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of approximately 580,000 people. Services are delivered across Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance, alongside a range of community-based services.The Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute and specialist care and works closely with partners across the health and care system to deliver high-quality, patient-centred services and improve outcomes for local communities.As a teaching hospital and partner of the University of Exeter Medical School, the Trust has a strong reputation for education, training and research. Staff benefit from opportunities in leadership, teaching, innovation and clinical research, supported by continued investment in facilities, technology and service development.Cornwall offers an outstanding quality of life, with dramatic coastline, beautiful countryside, excellent schools and thriving communities. Combined with strong transport links and extensive outdoor leisure opportunities, it provides an ideal location in which to build both a successful career and rewarding lifestyle.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number156-MS-4477-AJob locationsRoyal Cornwall HospitalTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand sideSustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksWork health assessmentsCriminal record check standardsRight to work checksFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Job description Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand sideSustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksWork health assessmentsCriminal record check standardsRight to work checksFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Registration with a licence to practiceGMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.MRCP (UK) or equivalentDesirableHigher Degree e.g. MD or PhD Experience EssentialTeaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT)Experiencing of working within GastroenterologyExperienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical GovernanceDesirableTrain the trainers courseManagement course Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Registration with a licence to practiceGMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.MRCP (UK) or equivalentDesirableHigher Degree e.g. MD or PhD Experience EssentialTeaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT)Experiencing of working within GastroenterologyExperienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical GovernanceDesirableTrain the trainers courseManagement courseDisclosure 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall HospitalTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall HospitalTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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