Consultant Gastroenterologist

We are currently looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultants in Gastroenterology based predominantly at the Northern General Hospital. This post presents an exceptional opportunity to join the multi-award Sheffield Teaching Hospitals GI Directorate.

The appointee must be a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent and is expected to have completed higher specialist training or equivalent in Gastroenterology. It is desirable that the appointee holds or is expected to complete a higher medical degree (i.e. MD or PhD).

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register (for Gastroenterology) or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK., The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing Gastroenterology/Hepatology Services to enable the Sheffield Teaching Hospital to fulfil its service agreements to the Sheffield CCG and other Commissioners.

They will be expected to take part, on a rotational basis, with colleagues with an 'on ward' / 'off ward' rotation to deliver front door and base ward Gastroenterology/Hepatology care.

It is anticipated that the post holder will have a subspeciality interest that will be encouraged to develop further to compliment the department. A subspeciality interest in Nutrition is strongly encouraged.

The appointee will provide advice to Consultant colleagues on medical issues relating to Gastroenterology/Hepatology.

Clinical research will be strongly encouraged and suitable opportunities exist for an active research programme.

The appointee will be expected to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate training and, in this respect, as long as they remain a Consultant within the Trust will be regarded as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in the University of Sheffield, subject to the regulations of the University.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.