Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology – Guildford

We are seeking a committed and ambitious Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology to join our forward-thinking and friendly team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new substantive post designed to support the expansion of our regional hepatology and gastroenterology services, including endoscopy and specialist clinics.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialty interests that complement the existing team and will play a key role in delivering high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. The post includes participation in a 1:8 GI bleed rota and offers opportunities for teaching, research, and service development.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver outpatient clinics in hepatology and general gastroenterology
• Provide endoscopy sessions
• Participate in inpatient ward rounds and MDTs
• Lead and contribute to specialist services including HCC, viral hepatitis, and transplant support
• Engage in teaching, audit, and clinical research
• Participate in the 1:8 GI bleed rota (no GIM acute on-call)

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role including the job plan and person specification. Please ensure to tailor your application to ensure it is relevant to the role advertised.