Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job summary
Gastroenterology - University Hospitals Dorset (both RBH and PGH sites)

We are looking to appoint 1 new colleagues to the Gastroenterology Department at University Hospitals Dorset, resulting from the merger between the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) and Poole General Hospital (PGH).

This is a new permanent post for a full-time (10PA's with option of 11) consultants gastroenterologists, though applicants wishing to work flexibly or less than full-time will be considered. Sub-specialist interests such as hepatology, IBD or nutrition would be desirable but not essential and any sub-specialty interest would be considered. ERCP/EUS is not required for this post. It is essential that any applicant is highly competent and independent in therapeutic endoscopic management of GI bleeding and able to manage a wide variety of complex inpatient gastroenterology. Accreditation in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology is essential.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be joining a team of 22 Consultants across 2 sites, with a wide range of specialist interests including IBD, hepatology, ERCP/EUS and upper GI therapeutics. There are also 4 middle-grade staff, 7 WTE IBD nurses, 8.75 WTE liver nurses, 3.75 WTE Iron deficiency anaemia nurses, 6 WTE ACT nurses and one WTE research nurse.

Dorset is in the process of a major reconfiguration of Hospital services following the outcome of the fundamental Clinical Services Review. This recommended the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) as the Major Emergency Hospital for East Dorset with Poole General Hospital (PGH) being the planned care centre. The merger of PGH and RBH created University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Foundation Trust in October 2020.

The merged gastroenterology department is one of the largest units in the South of England with high volume endoscopy well in excess of 25,000 procedures per annum, including specialist complex endoscopy. The merged unit will also allow for greater development of sub-specialty interests, whilst maintaining skills and expertise in general gastroenterology. Joining the department offers an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in the re-design of gastroenterology services in one of the largest gastroenterology units on the South Coast.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

There is a planned move of this service expected during 2025 as part of our Transformation Programme - this role and base of work will relocate to cross site, Bournemouth and Poole Hospital. Upon transfer, excess mileage allowance/ reimbursement will not apply for this change, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with National terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Details
Date posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 153-M3909
Job locations: Cross site - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom

Job description
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• On the specialist Register or due to CCT/CESR within the next 6 months.

Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Higher Degree (e.g. MD/PhD)

Experience
Essential

• Wide range of Gastroenterology experience
• JAG Accreditation in Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy

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: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cross site - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Consultant Gastroenterologist
Babu Krishnan
babu.krishnan@uhd.nhs.uk