Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist or Consultant Hepatology within the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This is a new post to support increased demand for our secondary and tertiary care services. Applicants with sub-specialty interests are encouraged to apply and there are opportunities to support and enhance services across the breadth of Gastroenterology. You will join an enthusiastic and cohesive team of 16 Consultant Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists working in one of the largest acute hospitals in the country, serving a catchment population of approximately 675,000 people. The new University of Portsmouth Medical School opened in September 2024 and there are excellent opportunities for teaching and clinical research.

Portsmouth provides easy access to beautiful countryside including the South Downs and New Forest National Parks. There are excellent seaside and sailing facilities and the city is only an hour and a half from central London. The area offers all the lifestyle opportunities of metropolitan, rural and coastal life. The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Applicants should be on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Candidates wishing to enquire about the post or arrange to visit the department, and the hospital may do so by contacting: Dr Andrew Fowell, Clinical Director for Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Telephone 02392 286 000, ext 6255 or emaila.fowell@nhs.net Applicants, who for personal reasons, wish to job share/work part-time are welcome to apply. Applicants who wish to submit a CV alongside their application may do so when completing the NHS Jobs application.