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Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustConsultant Gastroenterologist and BCSP Colonoscopist Closing date:11 May 2026The Department of Gastroenterology in North Cumbria Hospitals is looking for an enthusiastic new colleague to join us on our journey to provide high quality endoscopy and gastroenterology for the future in an organisation committed to clinical leadership and medical education.Bowel Cancer Screening has been provided at NCIC since 2008 as part of the Cumbria and Morecambe Bay Screening Service. We look to continue our quality service by recruiting an additional colonoscopist. You will join us at an exciting time following the opening of our new £15M, 5 room, State of the Art, JAG accredited Endoscopy Suite. A full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ERCP, are available.We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to expand our GI services in North Cumbria. This post, a replacement post (available due to retirement) is to support the Bowel Cancer Screening service. The successful candidate will contribute to dedicated Bowel Cancer Screening lists and may take on a leadership role within Bowel Cancer Screening and endoscopy services in general. A second general gastroenterology post is funded to join the current team. The post holder will be required to support the GI bleeding rota.Main duties of the job The post holder will provide dedicated colonoscopic screening lists and, together with gastroenterology colleagues, will contribute to inpatient and outpatient care. They will also participate in the consultant‑of‑the‑week rotation to cover GI inpatient work and contribute to the GI bleed rota. Support may also be required at other sites within the Trust.Teaching is a priority. The candidate will lead endoscopy training locally and contribute to the Northern Endoscopy Training Academy. They will be involved in recruitment, supervision, and appraisal of junior staff and support continuous professional development.Person Specification Qualifications and trainingFull GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration (or to obtain within 6 months of interview date)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)MRCP (UK)Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, MD, PhD or equivalent)Skills and ExperienceClinical experience and competence in gastroenterology.Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.Screening colonoscopy Level 2 polypectomy.Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.Screening colonoscopy Level 3 polypectomy.Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy.Clinical GovernanceEvidence of experience in Clinical Governance.Experience of audit.Personal and Professional AttributesUpholds Trust values.GMC code of conduct.Management and AdministrativeAbility to organise and manage own workload efficiently.Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management.TeachingExperience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff.ResearchExperience of research.Publication in peer‑reviewed journals.Ability to supervise postgraduate research.Other RequirementsWillingness and ability to travel across sites if needed.Disability/confident statement Applicants under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant who meet all essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.Benefits27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.NHS discounts.Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.Vivup: free, confidential counselling and information service.Disclosure and Barring Service Check Disclosures and barring service (DBS) check is required as part of this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr