Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Specialist Doctor to complement and enhance our experienced, ambitious and friendly team of 9 NHS Consultant Gastroenterologists.
This is a full-time substantive position (up to 10PA including on call GI bleed supplement) for a Specialist in Gastroenterology with particular interest in patients with inflammatory bowel disease based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be actively encouraged and given the opportunity to develop subspecialty interests to compliment those of the current team.
Candidates who wish to work a different/fewer number of programmed activities will be considered for this post, with negotiation on the content of the job plan on an individual basis, but a commitment to a full slot on the on call Rota GI bleed is required.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to work as a key member of the Gastroenterology department. The successful applicant will be expected to run an integrated outpatient Gastroenterology service with the existing consultants and the IBD CNS teams.
The post is required to re-capture and maintain 18 week and USC pathway performance targets in Gastroenterology as part of our elective recovery plans, as well as supporting the GI bleed service, elective outpatient endoscopy, and 7-day working at the Trust. The post holder will be actively encouraged to develop teaching and academic links with the University of Surrey.
About usRoyal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
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DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 384-PD-EMF21216
Job locations: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the advert, and attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.
QualificationsEssential- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- Competency in the management of GI bleeds with experience on a formal GI bleed Rota
Desirable- Management Training
- Higher specialty gastroenterology examination
- Teaching/Education Qualification
- Higher Degree eg MD/PhD or equivalent
ExperienceEssential- Previous experience/expertise in managing inpatients/outpatients with IBD and/or general gastroenterology pathology
- Wide experience of General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology including multidisciplinary team working
- Competence in Diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy
- Fully competent in procedures including upper GI diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy/flexible sigmoidoscopy/colonosopcy
- Understand the principals of Clinical Governance
Desirable- Out of program management experience (e.g. Deanery secondment)
- Subspecialty interest in associated medical sub specialty e.g. Nutrition, functional GI disease, IBD, capsule endoscopy or hepatology
- Experience of research
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director for Gastroenterology, Dr Chris Alexakis, christopher.alexakis@nhs.net
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.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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
