Consultant - Gastroenterolgy YC72

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Consultant - Gastroenterolgy YC72 The closing date is 17 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking a dynamic, full-time substantive consultant gastroenterologist with a subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. You will join a team of fourteen gastroenterologists at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who enjoy working together and supporting each other. You should be a competent clinician and endoscopist with a CCT in gastroenterology and general medicine and experience working within the NHS. To complement our team, you should demonstrate interest in managing complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We have a dynamic IBD team with five experienced IBD nurse specialists, regular MDT meetings and close links to our colorectal colleagues. We are seeking to expand our team to manage our demand, develop new treatment pathways and increase our research portfolio for the benefit of our patients. This post has 10 programmed activities. There is a 1:14 on call rota for weekend and weekday put of hours gastroenterology cover and 1:7 rota for ward cover. We are looking for the prospective candidate to start as soon as possible. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the smooth running, governance, and further development of the IBD service including: Independent care of patients with complex IBD Actively lead and contribute to IBD MDTs Support and training of the IBD nurses Foster close teamworking within the IBD team Developing IBD care pathways Support networking with internal and external providers Support IBD data collection/ audit and database Implement national policies and guidance and local GIRFT recommendations relating to IBD care Develop departmental IBD research portfolio Maintain appropriate CPD Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency) Outpatient work (clinics, referral vetting, GP advice and guidance) Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals) Weekend work (6 hours on site and emergency endoscopy) 1 week in 14 You will be expected to be able to travel to all three Trust hospital Sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans Hospital). You will take part in clinical governance and clinical risk management, and in their implementation, including audit. About us A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Pleas