Specialist in Gastroenterology | Isle of Wight NHS Trust


Company:	Isle of Wight NHS
Salary:	£104,401 - £115,341 Per Annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, PO30 5TG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join our Gastroenterology team

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking anenthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist in Gastroenterologyto join our ambitious and compassionate team at St Mary’s Hospital.

This post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to gastroenterology services for adefined Island population, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team at St Mary’s Hospital. You will be comfortable working with appropriate professional autonomy while recognising the importance of multidisciplinary working and strong clinical leadership. You will contribute positively to the development of the service, support junior colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of clinical governance, education and patient care.

It is an opportunity not only to deliver excellent clinical care but also tohelp shape and develop the future of gastroenterology services on the Isle of Wight.

If you are an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician looking for your next opportunity in Gastroenterology, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As a Specialist in Gastroenterology, you will provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service alongside general medical responsibilities.

Working within the agreed job plan, you willtake responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of general medical and gastroenterology patients.

Your duties will include:

• Inpatient gastroenterology care

• Outpatient gastroenterology clinics

• Endoscopy

• General medical duties

• Participation in thegeneral medical emergency on-call rota

• Clinical administration

• Multidisciplinary team meetings

• Supervision and management of junior medical staff

• Teaching and supporting the development of colleagues

• Clinical audit and governance

• Continuing professional development

• Working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and efficient services

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and committed doctor who will work collaboratively with colleagues across the service, combining professional autonomy with a strong commitment to safe, effective and patient-centred care and who is passionate about delivering high-quality gastroenterology and general medical care.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Key Duties of the Post

General

• Provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology service.

• Take responsibility, with appropriate professional autonomy, for the diagnosis and

treatment of general medical and gastroenterology patients within the agreed job plan.

• Participate in the general medical emergency on-call rota, including prospective cover for

colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.

• Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to support safe, effective and

efficient services.

Clinical Governance and Audit

In line with requirements of clinical governance, the appointee will be expected to participate

in clinical audit, including where appropriate, local on-going and new audits, and specialty

regional and national audit programmes.

Teaching and Training

The post holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities with

responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and

contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing medical and nursing education,

where appropriate.

Research and Development

There are opportunities for research relevant to the service to be pursued within the agreed

job plan.

Management

You will be required to co-operate with local clinical and operational managers as well as

contributing to the efficient running of services. You will be expected to share with consultant

colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional

activities. Attendance and contribution to departmental and directorate meetings is

encouraged.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

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