Consultant Gastroenterologist
Locations: Portsmouth & Bristol
Salary: £120,000 – £160,000
Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a multidisciplinary medical team within modern, well-equipped Surgical Centres in Portsmouth and Bristol. This role offers the chance to contribute your expertise in Gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures within a supportive, well-structured, and patient-focused environment.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality gastrointestinal services, ensuring patients receive timely treatment in clean, comfortable surroundings. The centres provide day-case treatments across a wide range of specialties and are committed to maintaining excellent clinical standards.
The endoscopy units include two procedure rooms—one purpose-built and one adapted operating theatre—equipped with both Olympus and Fujinon endoscopy systems.
Both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Surgical Centre Medical Director, you will:
* Lead and manage a multidisciplinary clinical team
* Perform a range of endoscopic procedures
* Deliver gastroscopy and colonoscopy services for NHS and private patients
* Provide day-case endoscopy procedures, primarily under local anaesthesia with or without sedation
* Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical excellence
Applicants are encouraged to include in their CV:
* Motivation for applying
* Relevant experience from the past 3 years
* Number of procedures performed
* Outcomes data (where available, e.g. national databases)
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Full GMC registration
* Evidence of subspecialty training in Gastroenterology
* Significant experience in managing upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinions in elective gastroenterology
* Strong experience within a specialist department
Accreditation with BUPA is desirable; support will be provided to obtain this if not already held.
About the Environment
You will be working in a professional, friendly, and compassionate team, supported by modern facilities and the latest technology. The organisation places strong emphasis on:
* High standards of hygiene and safety
* Efficient and timely patient care
* Delivering excellent clinical outcomes
* Creating a positive patient experience
Additional Information
* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
* The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified
* Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
* Equal opportunities and diversity are actively promoted