Overview
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Gastroenterologist or Surgeon WSI in Endoscopy
The closing date is 26 May 2026
This is an opportunity for a consultant to join the GI Endoscopy team at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust to support our expanding workforce and contribute to the development of our large Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
The role will specialise in all aspects of luminal GI endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and EMR.
An interest in Bowel Cancer Screening would be advantageous.
Some weekend and cross site working within Mid and South Essex will be expected in line with job plan discussions.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the established endoscopists to support provision of endoscopy services in line with JAG standards.
You will be expected to perform independent endoscopy lists, train other endoscopists and support clinical governance duties within endoscopy including vetting and triage of referrals, clinical audit and other duties in line with the MSE endoscopy strategy.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups (such as nursing and pharmacy).
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or Equivalent & GMC (2)
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Experience
* Minimum 6 years ST experience after FY1 and FY2
* Gastroenterology consultant experience
Training
* Endoscopy performance and training (2)
* ERCP experience and signed off (2)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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