University Hospital Monklands
University Hospital Monklands (UHM) is looking for a Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Medicine to join its existing team of Consultants and wider multi-disciplinary team.
The Gastroenterology team at UHM provides a range of specialist services including outpatient clinics, elective endoscopy, emergency endoscopy & management of AUGIB patients which is carried out in the hospital’s well-supported Endoscopy Suite.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to the ongoing development of Gastroenterology services at UHM. Sub-specialty clinical interests would be welcomed and supported.
It is an exciting time to join UHM with the location of our new hospital now identified. This will be Scotland’s first digital hospital which, through the use of available technologies, will enhance the patient journey and staff experience. Clinical staff are actively encouraged to contribute to the development of the clinical models to support the planning of this new hospital.
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr M Devers, Chief of Medical Services, Dr F Farquhar, Clinical Director or Dr Alan Clarke, Gastroenterology Consultant on 01236 748748.
For any application queries, please contact the team on: Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Interview Date: 18th August 2026
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