Luminal Gastroenterology Consultant

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Thank you for your taking the time to consider this opportunity to work with us. We are firmly committed to being the best possible provider of healthcare and place to work in the NHS and we have an exciting opportunity to recruit to 2 Luminal Gastroenterology Consultant positions.

The endoscopy service is one of the largest in the region, serving a population of more than 1.1m. We have been the beneficiary of significant national capital investment with a new 2 roomed endoscopy unit opening at Hinckley Hospital (CDC) in April 2025. In August 2025 we will open a new Endoscopy Unit at the LGH site which will comprise of 6 procedure rooms and 20 individual patient pods. This investment means there will be physical capacity of 16 rooms, across three acute hospitals and 4 community sites, enabling the LLR endoscopy service to see upwards of 34,000 patients per year. Offering highly complex procedures at two of our acute sites, as well as high volumes of diagnostics and new developments such as transnasal procedures.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to be joining the Gastroenterology Team at UHL with investment being secured to expand the medical and nursing workforce. We are delighted to offer opportunities for 3 luminal gastroenterology consultants. These posts have been created to expand the team and we would look to support colleagues who wish to develop their subspecialty interest for example in IBD, nutrition, upper and lower therapeutic procedures or neuroendocrine. All posts will work across the 3 sites within UHL and have Community sessions within their job plan. It is expected that the post holder will take part in the Department's on-call rota for In-reach and GI Bleed as well as working in their specialist area of Gastroenterology. This appointment will provide consultant ward rounds, outpatient services, endoscopic services and be a part of relevant MDT's. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to further develop their own skills and will also be expected to be involved in Undergraduate and Postgraduate education and research.

About us

UHL is a Trust with regional and national reach. It has an operating turnover more than £1.4 billion and it provides a wide range of general and specialist services across a diverse range of communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) and beyond. Whilst we are a large Trust, it is essential that we ensure all our communities, patients and colleagues receive a personal and positive experience when they interact with the Trust reflected in our new vision Leading in Healthcare, Trusted in Communities.

We have four primary goals:

1. high-quality care for all,
2. being a great place to work,
3. partnerships for impact, and
4. research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

1. we are compassionate,
2. we are proud,
3. we are inclusive, and
4. we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients. To promote new ways of working and coordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community. Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences. Supervise and train junior medical staff. To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors. Teaching, research and administration. To proactively develop the service. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. 1:17 Out of hours On-Call for GI Bleeds. Participation in a rostered in-reach Monday to Friday (9.00-5.00). General gastroenterology outpatient clinics within UHL +/- UHL in the Community, Specialist clinic Endoscopy sessions across UHL +/- UHL in the Community. Opportunity for flexible working including weekend endoscopy sessions. There are opportunities to participate in the endoscopy training academy as well as becoming a faculty member for JAG courses run at UHL.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training

• Full GMC Registration via one of the following routes - Fully Accredited (CCT) or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. - Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR).
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience/Clinical Skills

• JAG accredited for upper and lower GI diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Service