Gastroenterology Consultant - Flexible & Innovative Care

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is an exciting time to join the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Gastroenterology Service.

The pan NHSGGC directorate, bringing Endoscopy and Gastroenterology together under one structure, is advancing a modern, flexible strategy that supports improved services for patients and the development of a cohesive specialist team.

We are pleased to invite applications for three Consultant Gastroenterologist posts within our pan NHSGGC service. These posts will integrate with an established consultant group and contribute to high quality, consultant led care across our acute sites.

1. Consultant Gastroenterologist with an Interest in Hepatology (10PA)

Based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, this post supports specialist hepatology services, inpatient gastroenterology care, scheduled endoscopy lists, general gastroenterology and hepatology clinics. The role includes participation in the Gastroenterology/GI bleeding on call rota and also includes outpatient activity at Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban.

2. Consultant Gastroenterologist with an Interest in Luminal Gastroenterology & Clinical Nutrition (10PA)

Based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, this post supports clinical nutrition services, inpatient gastroenterology care, scheduled endoscopy lists, general gastroenterology, clinical nutritional and IBD clinics. The role includes participation in the Gastroenterology/GI bleeding on call rota and also includes outpatient activity at Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban.

3. Consultant Gastroenterologist with an Interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (8PA)

Based at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, this post supports specialist IBD services, inpatient gastroenterology care, scheduled endoscopy lists, general gastroenterology and IBD clinics. The role includes participation in the Gastroenterology/GI bleeding on call rota and also includes outpatient activity at Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban.

Benefits

• The chance to contribute to a modern, evolving pan NHSGGC service
• Opportunities for service development, innovation and research
• Strong academic links and involvement in training
• A supportive consultant team and well established specialist nurse workforce
• Flexible job planning within one of the UK's largest and most diverse health boards

Requirements

Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise. UK trained candidates should have CCT/CESR or be within 6 months of completion at interview. Equivalent qualifications are required for international applicants.

Flexible working

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.