Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 470-26-470J61199-AGB
- Employer
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Mary's Hospital
- Town
- Newport
- Salary
- £104,401 - £115,341 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist in Gastroenterology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
Job overview
Join our Gastroenterology team
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our ambitious and compassionate team at St Mary’s Hospital.
This post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to gastroenterology services for a defined Island population, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team at St Mary’s Hospital. You will be comfortable working with appropriate professional autonomy while recognising the importance of multidisciplinary working and strong clinical leadership. You will contribute positively to the development of the service, support junior colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of clinical governance, education and patient care.
It is an opportunity not only to deliver excellent clinical care but also to help shape and develop the future of gastroenterology services on the Isle of Wight.
If you are an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician looking for your next opportunity in Gastroenterology, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist in Gastroenterology, you will provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service alongside general medical responsibilities.
Working within the agreed job plan, you will take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of general medical and gastroenterology patients.
Your duties will include:
- Inpatient gastroenterology care
- Outpatient gastroenterology clinics
- Endoscopy
- General medical duties
- Participation in the general medical emergency on-call rota
- Clinical administration
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Supervision and management of junior medical staff
- Teaching and supporting the development of colleagues
- Clinical audit and governance
- Continuing professional development
- Working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and efficient services
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and committed doctor who will work collaboratively with colleagues across the service, combining professional autonomy with a strong commitment to safe, effective and patient-centred care and who is passionate about delivering high-quality gastroenterology and general medical care.
Working for our organisation
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Duties of the Post
General
• Provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service.
• Take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis and
treatment of general medical and gastroenterology patients within the agreed job plan.
• Participate in the general medical emergency on-call rota, including prospective cover for
colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and
efficient services.
Clinical Governance and Audit
In line with requirements of clinical governance, the appointee will be expected to participate
in clinical audit, including where appropriate, local on-going and new audits, and specialty
regional and national audit programmes.
Teaching and Training
The post holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities with
responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and
contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing medical and nursing education,
where appropriate.
Research and Development
There are opportunities for research relevant to the service to be pursued within the agreed
job plan.
Management
You will be required to co-operate with local clinical and operational managers as well as
contributing to the efficient running of services. You will be expected to share with consultant
colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional
activities. Attendance and contribution to departmental and directorate meetings is
encouraged.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
- MBChB or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum twelve years’ post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterology
- Evidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experience
Desirable criteria
- Additional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialty
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Johanne Brooks-Warburton
- Job title
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01983822099
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