Consultant in Gastroenterology

About the role

The successful candidate will join the existing team in providing a Pan-Ayrshire Gastroenterology service. The post-holders can expect to see a wide range of clinical presentations with a broad range of specialist services across NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Responsibilities

• Eliminate medical boarding and ensure high quality patient centred care for all inpatients.
• Involvement in all aspects of inpatient and outpatient work in Gastroenterology.
• Participation in postgraduate education programs.
• Provide ongoing leadership and training in the expansion of innovative training posts.
• Offer leadership and training in community-facing posts for doctors within the GP training program and Clinical Development Fellows.

Requirements

• Accredited in Gastroenterology.
• Must be fully registered with a Licence to Practice and on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR at the time of interview.

Qualifications

• MDCS or equivalent.
• Accreditation in Gastroenterology.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Extra Programmed Activities based on service requirements.
• Part-time or job-share options considered.
• Access to a supportive development program for new consultants.
• Focus on staff wellbeing within the Board.

Pay

The posts are offered on a 10 programmed activity basis initially (including 2 SPAs), but opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities to be undertaken subject to service requirements and in accordance with national terms and conditions of service.

Schedule

Interviews are scheduled for 12/08/2026 from 13pm onwards.