Job summaryDo you want to be part of a Team with an appetite for innovation and driving change?For those considering relocating, the area has many new housing developments, a bustling local business economy and a variety of dining, entertainment and leisure activities.Travel to our other sites to carry out Cross Bay GI Bleed cover and Endoscopy Sessions / Clinics will be requiredYou will join a team of eight existing consultants supported by 2 Nurse Consultant, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners and 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists. Specialty interests of current Gastroenterologists include Bowel Cancer Screening, IBD, Hepatology and ERCP / Therapeutic endoscopy.The Trust operates a 7 day bleeding service and the job plan for these posts include a 1 in 8 GI bleeding rota that incorporates a 24/7 bleed service at weekends whilst on-call.The Trust has a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. We work in partnership with Lancaster Medical School and Health Education England North West to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust's high standards of patient care.Consultant Gastroenterology Physicians must hold full GMC with a licence to practice and be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT award at the time of interview.About usWe operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.DetailsDate posted30 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website Specification EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council, MRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview (Gastroenterology and General MedicineClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Gastroenterology and General (Internal) MedicineJAG accredited for upper and Lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyDesirableHigher degree (MD, PhD) Specialist interest and expertise to complement colleaguesMembership of appropriate professional society (ies) Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical studentsDesirableExperience of multi-disciplinary team work Attendance at educational skills or teaching course EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council, MRCP or equivalent. Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview (Gastroenterology and General MedicineClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Gastroenterology and General (Internal) MedicineJAG accredited for upper and Lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyDesirableHigher degree (MD, PhD) Specialist interest and expertise to complement colleaguesMembership of appropriate professional society (ies) Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical studentsDesirableExperience of multi-disciplinary team work Attendance at educational skills or teaching course EssentialAwareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS Regular attendance and participation at audit meetingDesirableExperience of multi-disciplinary team work Attendance at educational skills or teaching 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).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 nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressRoyal Lancaster InfirmaryLancasterLA1 4RPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressRoyal Lancaster InfirmaryLancasterLA1 4RPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Nurse Consultant Gastroenterology - Endoscopy Service in Lancaster employer: National Health Service
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