We are inviting applications for a consultant gastroenterologist to lead and develop our Inflammatory Bowel Disease service. As well as the chance to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, the successful candidate will join a team providing general and subspecialty gastroenterology services to a population of around 250,000, dispersed across an area that includes the highest mountain, deepest loch, furthest northerly and westerly points in the UK mainland and >4,900km of coastline. Our remote and rural geography informs the structure of our service. This post is based in Inverness, using NHS Near Me/ Attend Anywhere virtual conversation (developed with patients in Highland), Teams-based MDT discussion and traditional face-to-face clinical care in a network of rural and community hospitals to serve our communities. We are part of the North of Scotland Cancer Network, linking Highland, Grampian, Tayside and the Island health boards and take active part in national audits and Scotland-wide initiatives such as the Centre for Sustainable Delivery guideline working groups and National Endoscopy Training Centre. The successful candidate will be a core member of our IBD team, working with GI and surgical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary IBD service. The service includes 4 IBD specialist nurses, a clinical health psychologist, pharmacy, complex dietetic and nutrition support, delivering high quality IBD care, driving quality improvement and supporting training and development. We encourage research activity. NHS Highland has the only JAG accredited endoscopy unit in an acute site in Scotland, with the lowest endoscopy waiting times in Scotland. Gastroenterology and hepatology inpatient care, general gastroenterology outpatient, endoscopy and participation in the GI bleed rota is part of this role. Acute medical take is not expected to be part of this post but may be available for those who wish to do so. Training and supervision of resident doctors, specialist nurses and medical students is part of this role. Applicants are welcome to visit and we would strongly encourage those that are shortlisted to speak with the informal contacts and other relevant senior colleagues. You can ask for a Teams meeting to be set up through the department contact. For Further information, please contact; Dr Andrea Broad, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist andrea.broadnhs.scot David Armour, Lead Advanced IBD Nurse david.armournhs.scot Job reference: 213890 Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 21 st May 2025 NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. 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If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.