Consultant Hepatologist

Consultant Hepatologist

Closing date: 27 July 2026

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant in Gastroenterology with an interest in IBD and/or complex polypectomy to join our friendly and caring Gastroenterology Team. This post is ideal for anyone wishing to practice Gastroenterology in a district general hospital with excellent links with Primary Care and local community services.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the existing nine consultants in Gastroenterology. The role requires a full time commitment and will involve:

• Performing all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
• Managing patients with IBD and performing complex polypectomy.
• Participating in audit and clinical governance activities.
• Delivering training and teaching to junior medical staff and other health professionals.
• Contributing to the development of Gastroenterology services within the Trust.

Person specification Professional interest

• Commitment to the development of Gastroenterology services within the Trust.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proactive and self motivated approach.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the managerial structure within the NHS.

Skills

• Proficiency in all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy.

Experience

• Experience of audit and its role in clinical governance.
• Commitment to training and teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals.
• Recent experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Qualifications

• MB BSc, MB ChB or equivalent.
• Entry on the Specialist Register for GI and General Medicine or within 6 months of completing CCT.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine.

Employment details

• Salary range: £113,565 to £150,569 a year, pro rata.
• Location: Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Vaccination: While COVID 19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, the Trust will check vaccination status at start of employment.