Consultant Gastroenterologist in Middlesbrough

Job summarySouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our established and progressive Gastroenterology Directorate.This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regarded consultant team delivering comprehensive acute and elective gastroenterology services across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of specialist gastroenterology services, helping to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a modern and ambitious organisation.Based primarily at The James Cook University Hospital, the post holder will also contribute to cross-site working at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, and other Trust locations as required.We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from both within and outside the organisation.Main duties of the jobYou will join a team of 14 Consultant Gastroenterologists providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services, including:Consultant-led acute gastroenterology care.A 24/7 emergency gastrointestinal bleeding service.Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.Specialist hepatology and nutrition services.Gastrointestinal cancer pathways.Multidisciplinary specialist care.The successful candidate will:Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care.Participate in the Consultant Gastroenterology on-call rota, including emergency gastrointestinal bleeding services.Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities.Support and supervise junior medical staff, Clinical Fellows and Nurse Endoscopists.Contribute to teaching, training, audit and research activities within the Directorate.About usThe successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.DetailsDate posted10 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number328-DHUGS-MED-8357212Job locationsThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC RegistrationMRCP or equivalentEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and G(I)M viaCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview for StRs) or CESR or European Community RightsDesirableSpeciality Certificate in GastronenterologyTraining in appraisal techniquesHigher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Knowledge and Skills EssentialoCompetent in the management of Gastroenterological and General Medical conditions Experience EssentialExperience of supervising resident medical staffRelevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC RegistrationMRCP or equivalentEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and G(I)M viaCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview for StRs) or CESR or European Community RightsDesirableSpeciality Certificate in GastronenterologyTraining in appraisal techniquesHigher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Knowledge and Skills EssentialoCompetent in the management of Gastroenterological and General Medical conditions Experience EssentialExperience of supervising resident medical staffRelevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the postDisclosure 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.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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's website