Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a consultant in paediatric gastroenterology. We are at a key point in developing what is one of the core departments of the Great North Children's Hospital (GNCH) and are looking to enhance our team with a highly motivated, ambitious individual. GNCH has an ambition to become one of the best children's hospitals in the world and a strong gastroenterology department is central to this. We welcome applications from individuals with grid or equivalent training in paediatric gastroenterology.

You will join consultant colleagues in Paediatric Gastroenterology and consultant General Paediatricians with specialist interests in gastroenterology as well as middle grades in paediatric gastroenterology. The post does not currently include out-of-hours paediatric work, but as the department grows, we hope that this can be incorporated.

Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from candidates with training in, and a passion for, Paediatric Gastroenterology. Special interests in specific areas of paediatric gastroenterology including IBD, GI immunology, adolescent medicine, nutrition, allergy, endoscopy, or pancreatico-hepatology would be welcomed.

You must possess MRCPCH or equivalent, and will be a registered medical practitioner on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register for Paediatrics within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee. CCT in paediatric gastroenterology or evidence of equivalent training / experience is essential.

About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:Prof Marieke Emonts on (marieke.emonts1@nhs.net or at nuth.patofhmanagementteam@nhs.net).

Date posted
28 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Consultant

Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
317-LCON-26-224

Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To provide expert opinions on patients with a wide range of acute and longstanding paediatric gastroenterology problems, taking independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to them Contribute to the service delivering capsule endoscopy and wireless PH studies. Leadership and development of in hospital complex nutrition team (enteral and parenteral). Work closely with nursing, and other staff to create / further develop systems of care dedicated to the management of children with specific disorders, in keeping with the general philosophy of the department. Lead dedicated paediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinics. Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review. It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 42 week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
• CCT in Paediatric Gastroenterology or equivalent experience / qualification.

Desirable

• Higher Degree.
• Special skills training in the specialty.

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
• Ability to coordinate the care of complex patients with other subspecialty paediatric teams.
• Experience in child protection/safeguarding.

Desirable

• Evidenced expertise in paediatric endoscopy
• Experience of the management of gastroenterological complications of stem cell transplantation.
• Experience in pH impedance study +/- wireless capsule endoscopy.

Management and Administration Experience
Essential

• Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
• Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and engagement.

Desirable

• Leadership and training experience.
• Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
• Evidence of leadership / project management.
• Evidence of having implemented change.
• Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
• Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.

Desirable

• Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Research
Essential

• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.

Desirable

• Higher degree.

Audit
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit.

Desirable

• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
• Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.

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).

Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Advisor
Victoria Cowan
victoria.cowan2@nhs.net