Published: May 2026
Abstract
Job planning is a mandatory part of the national terms and conditions for National Health Service (NHS) consultants. Gastroenterology and hepatology services are experiencing increasing demand, workforce pressures and evolving models of care. This document aims to provide detailed guidance for consultant gastroenterologist job planning aligned with national standards and current NHS service requirements. Guidance was developed by the British Society of Gastroenterology Job Planning Advisory Group, informed by national policy, Royal College of Physicians recommendations and expert consensus. Key areas addressed include direct clinical care, supporting professional activities, outpatient services, endoscopy, inpatient care, emergency and on-call commitments and single point of access services. Recommendations are provided to support equitable and sustainable job planning. In conclusion effective job planning is essential to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while supporting workforce sustainability. A structured, transparent and collaborative approach is required.
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Position Statements
Liver
BSG position statement on the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease practice guidance on risk stratification and management of portal hypertension and varices in cirrhosis
clinical-resource/BSG-AASLD-position-statement-cirrhosis
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) recognises that the current UK guideline on the management of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients (2015) requires updating.
Clinical Resources
Allurion Gastric Balloon: Updated safety information due to the risks of gastric outlet obstruction, small bowel obstruction and gastric perforation (DSI/2026/004)
clinical-resource/MHRA-DSI-on-the-Allurion-Gastric-Balloon
In rare instances, the Allurion Gastric Balloon has not transited through the stomach or bowel as intended, leading to complications.