Specialist in Gastroenterology

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust Specialist in Gastroenterology

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

Join our Gastroenterology team

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist in Gastroenterology to join our ambitious and compassionate team at St Mary's Hospital.

This post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to gastroenterology services for a defined Island population, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team at St Mary's Hospital. You will be comfortable working with appropriate professional autonomy while recognising the importance of multidisciplinary working and strong clinical leadership. You will contribute positively to the development of the service, support junior colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of clinical governance, education and patient care.

It is an opportunity not only to deliver excellent clinical care but also to help shape and develop the future of gastroenterology services on the Isle of Wight.

If you are an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician looking for your next opportunity in Gastroenterology, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist in Gastroenterology, you will provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service alongside general medical responsibilities.

Working within the agreed job plan, you will take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of general medical and gastroenterology patients.

Your duties will include:

• Inpatient gastroenterology care
• Outpatient gastroenterology clinics
• Endoscopy
• General medical duties
• Participation in the general medical emergency on-call rota
• Clinical administration
• Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Supervision and management of junior medical staff
• Teaching and supporting the development of colleagues
• Clinical audit and governance
• Continuing professional development
• Working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and efficient services

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and committed doctor who will work collaboratively with colleagues across the service, combining professional autonomy with a strong commitment to safe, effective and patient-centred care and who is passionate about delivering high-quality gastroenterology and general medical care.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-26-470J61199-AGB

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties of the PostGeneral Provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service. Take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis andtreatment of general medical and gastroenterology patients within the agreed job plan. Participate in the general medical emergency on-call rota, including prospective cover forcolleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective andefficient services.Clinical Governance and AuditIn line with requirements of clinical governance, the appointee will be expected to participatein clinical audit, including where appropriate, local on-going and new audits, and specialtyregional and national audit programmes.Teaching and TrainingThe post holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities withresponsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required andcontribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing medical and nursing education,where appropriate.Research and DevelopmentThere are opportunities for research relevant to the service to be pursued within the agreedjob plan.ManagementYou will be required to co-operate with local clinical and operational managers as well ascontributing to the efficient running of services. You will be expected to share with consultantcolleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professionalactivities. Attendance and contribution to departmental and directorate meetings isencouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties of the PostGeneral Provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service. Take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis andtreatment of general medical and gastroenterology patients within the agreed job plan. Participate in the general medical emergency on-call rota, including prospective cover forcolleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective andefficient services.Clinical Governance and AuditIn line with requirements of clinical governance, the appointee will be expected to participatein clinical audit, including where appropriate, local on-going and new audits, and specialtyregional and national audit programmes.Teaching and TrainingThe post holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities withresponsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required andcontribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing medical and nursing education,where appropriate.Research and DevelopmentThere are opportunities for research relevant to the service to be pursued within the agreedjob plan.ManagementYou will be required to co-operate with local clinical and operational managers as well ascontributing to the efficient running of services. You will be expected to share with consultantcolleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professionalactivities. Attendance and contribution to departmental and directorate meetings isencouraged.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MBChB or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology

Experience

Essential

• Minimum twelve years' post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterology
• Evidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experience

Desirable

• Additional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience

Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialty

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MBChB or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology

Experience

Essential

• Minimum twelve years' post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterology
• Evidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experience

Desirable

• Additional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience

Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialty

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead

Johanne Brooks-Warburton

[email protected]

01983822099

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-26-470J61199-AGB

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

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