Consultant GastroenterologistNHS
Job summary
Consultant Gastroenterologist
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive Gastroenterology MDT?
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care?
Do you want a working environment that values your clinical and academic development?
We are excited to welcome a new Consultant Gastroenterologist to our friendly, dynamic, and forward-thinking team based at Scarborough Hospital.
This is a 10 PA post over five days. We welcome interest from those seeking sub-specialty roles, academic involvement, research, or less than full-time working, and are happy to explore tailored job plans to suit your professional goals and lifestyle.
Why Scarborough?
Scarborough is more than just a seaside town - it's a lifestyle choice.
Located on the stunning North Yorkshire coast, Scarborough offers breath taking beaches, dramatic cliff walks, and access to the North York Moors National Park, one of the UK's most treasured natural landscapes. Whether you're into surfing, hiking, running, sailing, or simply enjoying a peaceful outdoor lifestyle, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a welcoming, close-knit community.
If you're looking for a better work/life balance, and are excited to join a team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.Interviews for this post will take place in person on 16th October 2026
Main duties of the job
The post is offered as 10 programmed activities (PAs) over five days and you will be part of the general medical on call rota. We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a sub-specialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative department which offers exciting opportunities in Endoscopy, ED interface, acute care.
Job description
Please see the attached Job Information Pack for full details of the post. The Trust offers an excellent Staff Benefits package to all employees, which includes salary sacrifice schemes and local discounts/offers. In addition you will receive an excellent Study Leave package to support your on-going professional development; we also offer a competitive relocation package.
Job Plans are open to discussion and negotiation. Candidates must have a higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or be within 6 months of obtaining the CCT at the time of the interview. Your clinical skills and expertise will be of a high standard covering Gastroenterology. There is a voluntary limited option to cover General Internal Medicine. A familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous. This service is well supported by a sister Hepatology department, who manage routine and emergency Hepatology conditions.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.