Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Job summary A full-time (10PA) Consultant Post in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (PGHAN) at Nottingham Children's Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.This post has been created by converting a locum consultant post to a substantive post.The successful applicant will join 4 existing consultant colleagues in the PGHAN team (3 substantive and one locum).Main duties of the job The Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition service within the Nottingham Children's Hospital at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust provides secondary and tertiary care for more than 2.3 million total population; 450,000 children and young people across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.Specialist clinics provided by our team are:General paediatric gastroenterologyInflammatory bowel diseaseIntestinal failure and nutritional support (including children and young people on home parenteral nutrition)Specialist liver clinics done jointly with visiting colleagues from Birmingham Children's Hospital and Leeds Children's HospitalTransition clinics with the adult gastroenterology team (on QMC and Nottingham City Hospital sites)Polyposis clinics (for CYP with genetic familial diagnoses)Coeliac diseaseThere is a specialist Nutritional Support Team embedded within the main PGHAN team to support CYP on parenteral nutrition across all areas of the Children's Hospital.We support colleagues with expertise in paediatric gastroenterology based in the District General Hospitals across the region as part of an informal network. Our plan once these two posts are appointed to is to formalise the network with regular virtual educational sessions and outreach clinics across the region.About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Job description Please see attached job description for a full outline of the role and responsibilities, and proposed 10 PA job plan.Person Specification Professional registrationFull GMC registrationEligible to be included on the Specialist RegisterCCT expected within 6 months of interview dateDesirableHigher professional degreeClinical Skills/Experience EssentialEvidenced technical skills as described in the job descriptionAble to communicate effectively and appropriatelyDesirableSpecific training in communication skillsSpecific training in patient safety and/or human factorsTrust Values EssentialAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standardsManagement skills EssentialAble to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/deliveryAble to delegate appropriatelyAble to work in a teamDesirableHigher management degree, qualification or trainingExperience of change managementPersonal skills EssentialAble to work flexibly in a changing health serviceAble to use the Trust's IT support systemsTeaching, audit and research EssentialEvidence of participation in Clinical AuditAble to teach and support junior staff effectivelyDesirableOriginal research publicationsHigher teaching degree, qualification, or trainingPractical requirements EssentialAbility to travel between QMC and outreach hospitalsEvidence of level 3 safeguarding childrenDesirableFull driving licenceDisclosure 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustsQMCDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHEmployer's website Date posted: 16 March 2026Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 164-7814226Job locations: QMC#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-18