Consultant Gastroenterologist

This is an exciting opportunity to join the enthusiastic team of the Department of Digestive Diseases which is evolving to provide a modern responsive service for the needs of patients with Gastroenterological disorders in Northamptonshire and South Leicestershire. We have a Consultant of the Week model of care for in-patient services. Our endoscopy department has been refurbished and expanded to a well-equipped five room unit.

New appointee will join our seven existing consultants in delivering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The successful candidate will work with the current junior staff. This consists of 3 StRs, 1 Trust grade registrar, 2 x IMT, 1 x GPVTS, 2 x F2s, and 1 x F1. There is also a doctor's assistant to help the ward-based doctors with administrative tasks.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic colleagues with a broad range of GI skills with primary interest in Luminal /Nutrition, to join the team to push the boundaries further and improve the timely delivery of a high-quality service.

We all appreciate that consultants develop their skills with practice and the Trust have a proactive approach in encouraging and supporting the development of the leadership and management skills of its consultants.