OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the team of Gastroenterology Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses.The department comprises 15 Gastroenterology Consultants, 5 SpRs, 5 trainees and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists. It has interests in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Nutrition, Capsule Endoscopy and Functional Disease, and offers JAG accredited services across both sites with advanced GI endoscopic techniques. There are opportunities to continue to develop interests in research and medical education through links with the Institute for Applied Clinical Sciences and Keele Medical School. ResponsibilitiesThe Gastroenterology Department is the regional centre for Upper GI Cancer, including Hepatobiliary and Colorectal Cancer, as well as non-transplant Hepatology. The department consists of 1 Gastroenterology Ward with 36 inpatient beds and 2 JAG accredited Endoscopy departments across Royal Stoke and County sites comprising 10 scoping rooms in total, offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. The successful postholder will be expected to deliver a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service. There is an opportunity to discuss the exact job plan and any specialist interests, and where possible these will be accommodated. A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Medicine is required. About the Trust and sitesUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals, we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales. Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe. #J-18808-Ljbffr