Consultant Gastroenterologist (interest in Hepatology)

Job summaryThe Department of Gastroenterology in East Kent Hospitals is looking for an enthusiastic new colleague to join us on our journey into 21st century gastroenterology and increasing subspecialisation.We currently provide a 7-day Consultant-led gastroenterology inpatient service on two acute hospital sites at Margate and Ashford, a site based 24/7 GI Bleed rota for the two main acute sites as well as specialist Nutrition, IBD, Hepatology, HPB, UGI Cancer, complex polypectomy services, Bowel Cancer Screening and capsule endoscopy. Endoscopy Services are provided from the three main hospital sites in Canterbury, Margate and Ashford.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Gastroenterologist with a special interest in Hepatology to join the William Harvey Hospital team at Ashford.The candidate should have an interest and ideally expertise in managing acute and chronic liver disease of all aetiologies with an, ability to lead and develop the local

hepatology team in the future, and to maintain and develop out current links with Kings College Hospital. The current Trustwide hepatology team is led by 2 consultant gastroenterologists and includes two Hepatology Nurses (one at WHH and one at QEQM), fibroscan technician etc tbc. We have a weekly liver triage MDM with a Kings College Hospital Transplant Hepatologist to discuss complex inpatients and to facilitate rapid escalation of patients who may require liver transplantation.Outpatient templates for the appointee will be balanced towards hepatology patients for the appointee. Competency for colonoscopy will not be required.A successful candidate with previous experience and training may also have the opportunity to contribute to Trust wide ERCP provision. About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do, EssentialFull GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration in Gastroenterology, or will be achieving within 6 months of interview.DesirableTo hold MRCP (UK)Expertise in managing complex hepatology casesPost graduate gastroenterology qualifications - MD, PhD, ESEGH or equivalent
Skills and experience
EssentialExperienced in all aspects of GastroenterologyDesirableSpecial interest in HepatologyExpertise in managing acute and chronic liver disease of all aetiologies
Clinical governance
EssentialEvidence of experience in Clinical GovernanceExperience of Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
EssentialFull GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration in Gastroenterology, or will be achieving within 6 months of interview.DesirableTo hold MRCP (UK)Expertise in managing complex hepatology casesPost graduate gastroenterology qualifications - MD, PhD, ESEGH or equivalent
Skills and experience
EssentialExperienced in all aspects of GastroenterologyDesirableSpecial interest in HepatologyExpertise in managing acute and chronic liver disease of all aetiologies
Clinical governance
EssentialEvidence of experience in Clinical GovernanceExperience of AuditDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
Per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working