Consultant Gastroenterologist with interest in Neuroendocrine Tumours - #1693545

Applications are invited for a unique opportunity to shape the future of Gastroenterology and Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) services in South Wales. Join our team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as part of a new, full-time NHS initiative, supported by significant investment in expanding our NET, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology services.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognized as a teaching centre of excellence across various clinical services.

Although this position is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants requiring flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected CCT / CESR(CP) receipt date at interview.

The role offers an excellent Consultant contract for Wales, with a basic salary range of £106,000 to £154,760 per annum.

Applicants must provide contact details for referees covering at least the last 3 years of employment or training. Additionally, those currently or most recently employed as a substantive or locum Consultant for over 12 months should include their Medical Director as a referee.

Since 2017, NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee has commissioned a service for patients with Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) for South Wales, in partnership with Velindre Cancer Centre and Swansea Bay University Health Board. Serving a population of 2.5 million, hosted by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, it is one of the larger UK centres, accredited as a European Centre of Excellence since 2022, with about 200 new patients annually plus a large follow-up cohort. As a Consultant, you'll join the South Wales NET Service and Multidisciplinary Team, a European Centre of Excellence, renowned for innovation. This role offers the chance to impact a rapidly growing field and meet the increasing demand for neuroendocrine cancer, gastroenterology, and hepatology care, collaborating across South Wales. Suitable applicants should be competent (JAG accredited or equivalent) in diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy and hold a CCT in Gastroenterology (and/or hepatology). While experience in NETs is desirable, candidates with broad luminal gastroenterology or hepatology experience are welcome. Opportunities to explore other areas of interest are available outside of NETs.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is among the UK's largest Integrated Health Boards, employing over 17,000 staff and offering more than 100 specialist services across 6 hospital sites. Serving over 500,000 residents in Cardiff and the Vale, we focus on local health and care needs while developing regional services. Our mission is 'Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together', guided by our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, aimed at sustainability and continuous improvement.

A full Job description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents.

• On GMC Specialist Register for your specialty / Specialist Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview


• MRCP or equivalent


• Higher Degree e.g., MSc, MD, or PhD

• Broad training and experience in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology


• JAG accreditation or equivalent in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy


• Experience managing GI/HPB cancer as part of an MDT


• Experience managing chronic GI/liver disease and GI symptoms


• Experience diagnosing and managing neuroendocrine tumours

• Effective team and multidisciplinary working skills


• Strong communication skills


• Advanced digital skills, data analysis, or coding experience

• Participation in clinical audits and understanding their role in practice improvement


• Proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation processes

• Active research interests and involvement

• Experience teaching medical students and residents

• Leadership skills evidence

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.