Job summaryNorthumbria Healthcare is seeking to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist (on a full-time or part-time basis) - this post underpins continued expansion in the Trust's Gastroenterology specialty. A multi-disciplinary team approach to Gastroenterology is actively in place across sub-specialties and we are working with our primary care colleagues to build an excellent service. Opportunities are available to participate in education and teaching, alongside clinical research.
The post will be flexibly scheduled to meet the skillsets and sub-specialty interests of the successful applicant, alongside the demands of the service. Through the acute week the work is split between dealing with emergency gastroenterology admissions and undertaking emergency Upper GI endoscopy cases. The overnight emergency on-call is alternated between two GI Consultants. Approximately every 10th week and you will also cover the base Gastroenterology Ward at NTGH site from 9am-5pm.A typical week would consist of 10 Programmed Activities (PA's), including a minimum allocation of 1.5 SPA's for Supporting Professional Activities. Additional SPA's will be available dependent upon service need as required. There are additional PA's available for Education and Clinical supervision.
Informal visits and discussion regarding the post is welcomed and encouraged.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the jobApplications are welcomed from candidates with an interest in General Gastroenterology, specific sub-specialty interest in one or more of the following areas would complement existing provision: Liver Medicine/Hepatology, Nutrition and Therapeutic Endoscopy (mainly ERCP and EUS).Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to assisting all employees to achieve a work-life balance, regardless of their personal circumstances. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.
The post you are applying for will involve trust wide working across all sites, including on-call and emergency provision at the new Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington for Gastroenterology which includes some General Internal Medicine caseload on Ward 4.Elective Gastroenterology and Hepatology outpatient work will be primarily based at North Tyneside General Hospital and Wansbeck General Hospital, working alongside the existing Multi-Disciplinary Teams. About usWe manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep.
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DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
pro rata per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number319-8308766RWJob locationsNorth Tyneside General HospitalRake LaneNorth ShieldsNE29 8NHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJointly responsible for the provision of Gastroenterology to the population of North Tyneside and Northumberland. The post holder will be encouraged to develop special interests to complement the other members of the department and will work with managers and professional colleagues in ensuring maximum efficiency of the service.
Manage personal workload in such a way to ensure where possible service contract levels are achieved. Participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues for periods of annual, sickness and study leave, except for prolonged absence where locum cover may be necessary.
Provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care and assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.
Maintain an awareness and commitment to organisational priorities and ensure these are communicated effectively to colleagues and staff. Engage constructive debates about organisational issues through a willingness to interact positively with managers showing mutual respect to ensure a similar level of respect in turn.
Recruitment for this post will be via an Assessment Centre over one day. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of recruitment to ensure we attract and employ the very best of candidates. To meet this standard we have developed a detailed and thorough selection event for our shortlisted candidates.
The recruitment process for the vacancy you have applied for is based upon the following key elements: A competency based recruitment interview The completion of two behavioural / thinking style psychometric tests which will be validated as part of the recruitment interview A clinical assessment which will be validated with you at the recruitment interview An opportunity for you to meet the team and visit the department
Job description
Job responsibilitiesJointly responsible for the provision of Gastroenterology to the population of North Tyneside and Northumberland. The post holder will be encouraged to develop special interests to complement the other members of the department and will work with managers and professional colleagues in ensuring maximum efficiency of the service.
Manage personal workload in such a way to ensure where possible service contract levels are achieved. Participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues for periods of annual, sickness and study leave, except for prolonged absence where locum cover may be necessary.
Provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care and assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.
Maintain an awareness and commitment to organisational priorities and ensure these are communicated effectively to colleagues and staff. Engage constructive debates about organisational issues through a willingness to interact positively with managers showing mutual respect to ensure a similar level of respect in turn.
Recruitment for this post will be via an Assessment Centre over one day. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of recruitment to ensure we attract and employ the very best of candidates. To meet this standard we have developed a detailed and thorough selection event for our shortlisted candidates.
The recruitment process for the vacancy you have applied for is based upon the following key elements: A competency based recruitment interview The completion of two behavioural / thinking style psychometric tests which will be validated as part of the recruitment interview A clinical assessment which will be validated with you at the recruitment interview An opportunity for you to meet the team and visit the departmentPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBSFully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of application. Full accreditation with the appropriate Royal College. Full GMC RegistrationDesirableHigher Degree
Experience & Knowledge
EssentialClinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT). High standard of clinical skill and expertise in specialtyExpertise in subspecialty. Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Experience of and commitment to medical audit. Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. DesirableALSExperience of audit managementEducational qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBSFully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of application. Full accreditation with the appropriate Royal College. Full GMC RegistrationDesirableHigher Degree
Experience & Knowledge
EssentialClinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT). High standard of clinical skill and expertise in specialtyExpertise in subspecialty.
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
DesirableALSExperience of audit managementEducational qualificationDisclosure 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
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