Job summary
Join our Gastroenterology team

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist in Gastroenterology to 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 a defined 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 to help 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.

Main duties of the job
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 will take 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 the general 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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 470-26-470J61199-AGB

Job responsibilities
Key Duties of the Post

• 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MBChB or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology

Experience
Essential

• Minimum twelve years' post-qualification experience, including six years full-time or equivalent part-time in gastroenterology
• Evidence of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology experience

Desirable

• Additional sub-specialty gastroenterology experience

Audit and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the specialty

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address: St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead Johanne Brooks-Warburton johanne.brooks@nhs.net 01983822099

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome.