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Salary for this role£113,565 – £150,569 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited from ambitious, enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly multi-disciplinary Gastroenterology Unit at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The successful applicant(s) will support in the delivery of high quality, endoscopy care in an accredited JAG Endoscopy unit, undertake outpatient clinics, and inpatient care on our dedicated Gastroenterology Ward.

Main duties of the job

This post will join a committed team of 10 Substantive Gastroenterologists on the Wirral Peninsula. The Gastroenterology Unit is sub specialised into hepato-pancreatobiliary (HPB) and luminal services. The new appointee is expected to have a broad based gastroenterology background with subspecialist clinical or endoscopy interests. Additional PAs over the basic 10 PA contract may be offered and this would be formalised depending upon service needs.

As a consultant within the Medical Division you are not required to take part in the general medical acute on call rota, you will however, be part of the GI bleed rota.

The job available is for a Gastro Consultant with a specific interest in Luminal practice, however HPB experience is also acceptable. The new appointee is expected to have a broad based gastroenterology and endoscopy background. Appointment to the post would depend upon the quality and the subspecialty skills of the applicant.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (3% on-call supplement also payable)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-26-855

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

MRCP or equivalent
CESR or European Community Rights
On GMC Register with license to practice

Desirable

MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in gastroenterology and GIM

Clinical Experience

Essential

High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty

Desirable

Subspecialty interest

Clinical Skills

Essential

Therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy

Other Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Teaching experience / interest

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to lead / teach
Ability to relate to patients / relatives
Ability to work as part of a team

Research and Audit

Essential

Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
Evidence of research and publications relevant to post

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.

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.