Specialty Doctor, Gastroenterology

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The closing date is 20 March 2026

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and motivated Gastroenterology Specialty Doctor to join our team of consultant gastroenterologists. The role will provide an integrated digestive diseases service across North Cumbria, combining gastroenterology, endoscopy, upper GI, hepatobiliary, colorectal and emergency GI surgery.

Appointees will be appointed to a base unit but are expected to contribute across the general gastroenterology service of the Trust, including inpatient, elective outpatient and endoscopy services. The department features a dedicated medical GI ward at the Cumberland Infirmary (Carlisle) and a brand‑new £15 M 5‑room endoscopy unit at the Cumberland Infirmary and a 2‑room endoscopy facility at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.

A dedicated GI physiology lab is available at both sites. Sub‑specialty interest will be encouraged where it complements the Trust’s service needs.

The successful candidate will join a team of up to 6 consultant gastroenterologists. Duties include managing inpatient care at the Carlisle site, providing elective outpatient clinics and endoscopy services across the Trust, working with nurse specialists and junior staff, and contributing to teaching and audit. Complex inpatient work will be focused at Carlisle, while elective services are shared among the team.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver outstanding services to half a million people. Established on 1 October 2019, the Trust provides a wide range of community and acute services across North Cumbria and beyond. We employ over 6,500 staff across 15 main locations.

• Clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• Positive patient experience
• Great place to work
• Managing money well

We support a diverse workforce that reflects the local community and provide an inclusive and compassionate workplace.

See attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities and essential criteria.

• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• Full MRCP, or on trajectory to gain within 6 months

• Full GMC/GDC Registration
• Completed at least four years of full‑time postgraduate training; at least two years in a specialty training programme or equivalent
• Gastroenterology experience
• Teaching of junior medical staff and nursing staff
• Training in evidence‑based medicine
• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines

• Participation in local audit
• Academic training with research publications

• Willing to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to deliver high‑quality, safe and reliable service
• Familiar with clinical governance
• Experience in clinical governance

• Communication and language skills – clarity in written and spoken English, ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
• Decisiveness and accountability – take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Interpersonal skills – patient‑centred, empathic, collaborative, open, non‑defensive, sense of humour
• Non‑judgemental – respect diversity (sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religion, financial status)
• Flexibility – adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Resilience – operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self‑aware
• Thoroughness – well prepared, self‑disciplined, punctual, meets deadlines
• Initiative, drive and enthusiasm – self‑starter, motivated, curious, proactive
• Probity – commitment to Trust values, honesty, integrity, ethical awareness, confidentiality
• Team player – successful collaboration

• Meets professional health requirements
• Willing and able to meet travel requirements of the post
• Pre‑employment health screening

Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to DSBS (formerly CRB) required. DBS charges:
Standard Check £28 (deducted from salary over 4 months) and Enhanced Check £56 (deducted over 4 months). Successful candidates will cover the cost.

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work)
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service

Please ensure you document evidence of meeting all essential criteria. Candidates who meet the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant criteria are guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for suitable posts.