Job summaryJoin our Gastroenterology team The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our ambitious and compassionate team at St Mary's Hospital.
This post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to gastroenterology services for a defined Island population, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team at St Mary's Hospital. You will be comfortable working with appropriate professional autonomy while recognising the importance of multidisciplinary working and strong clinical leadership. You will contribute positively to the development of the service, support junior colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of clinical governance, education and patient care.
It is an opportunity not only to deliver excellent clinical care but also to help shape and develop the future of gastroenterology services on the Isle of Wight.
If you are an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician looking for your next opportunity in Gastroenterology, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobAs 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.
Your duties will include: Inpatient gastroenterology careOutpatient gastroenterology clinicsEndoscopyGeneral medical dutiesParticipation in the general medical emergency on-call rotaClinical administrationMultidisciplinary team meetingsSupervision and management of junior medical staffTeaching and supporting the development of colleaguesClinical audit and governanceContinuing professional developmentWorking collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and efficient servicesWe 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.
About usWorking 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.
DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
104,401 to 115,341 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number470-26-470J61199-AGBJob locationsSt Mary's HospitalParkhurst RoadNewportPO30 5TGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey 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.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesKey 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC registration and licence to practiseMBChB or equivalentDesirableSpecialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology
Experience
EssentialMinimum twelve years' post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterologyEvidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experienceDesirableAdditional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience
Audit and Research
EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC registration and licence to practiseMBChB or equivalentDesirableSpecialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology
Experience
EssentialMinimum twelve years' post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterologyEvidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experienceDesirableAdditional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience
Audit and Research
EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialtyDisclosure 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
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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 nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalParkhurst RoadNewportPO30 5TGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalParkhurst RoadNewportPO30 5TGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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