Consultant Gastroenterologist
The closing date is 09 February 2026
Are you an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Gastroenterologist looking to make a real impact? Join us at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust during a transformative and exciting period of growth. With a brand new third endoscopy suite now open and a new hospital on the horizon, this is a unique opportunity to influence how modern gastroenterology services are delivered for years to come. We are seeking dynamic clinicians with strong subspecialty skills to complement our expanding team. You’ll work across outpatients, endoscopy and our dedicated gastroenterology ward, playing a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care. As part of our ten‑year strategy programme you’ll help shape service development and contribute to innovative models of care for our local population.
Main duties of the job
You’ll bring JAG‑accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, including therapeutic skills, and confidence in managing a wide range of gastroenterology conditions. Your weekly timetable will include participation in a 1:7 GI bleed rota (moving to 24/7), ward cover and flexible clinical sessions across multiple sites. With significant investment in new equipment, additional staffing including a Nurse Endoscopist and future expansion into the Community Diagnostic Centre, you’ll be joining a service that’s truly on the rise. As part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward‑looking Trust you’ll work within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to teaching and supervision, engage in audit and research, and uphold the highest standards of clinical governance. We’re proud to be part of the Neighbourhood Wave programme, working closely with partners to deliver more integrated, preventative, community‑focused care.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave, a national programme that changes how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support and more joined‑up services across health, social care and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people, offering development opportunities, flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Job responsibilities
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with sub‑specialty skills who will complement those of the existing Gastroenterologists to work alongside us in outpatients, endoscopy and our gastroenterology ward. This is an exciting time to join The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust – we now have a new 3rd endoscopy suite and a new hospital being built. The post holder will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service for the local population and have input into how the service operates out of a brand new facility. The department has recently developed a ten‑year strategy programme which the post holder will help develop and deliver. It is essential that the successful candidate is competent in the effective management of a wide range of gastroenterology conditions within the outpatient setting in order to see, treat and discharge patients in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) are essential with JAG‑accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a pre‑arranged timetable (including a 1:7 weekend GI bleed rota – we will shortly start a 24/7 rota that you will be required to participate in) to accommodate clinics and support the wider service and occasionally backfilling in endoscopy. They will also support a 1:7 week ward cover rota.
There has been a substantial investment programme in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy which includes funding of additional new posts of a Nurse Endoscopist as well as new equipment for the Endoscopy Unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provision with consultant colleagues of a gastroenterology service to PAH with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
* Participation in the out‑of‑hours on‑call service for the department and gastroenterology.
* Provision of a gastroenterology service that works to recognised guidance (e.g. NICE and British Society of Gastroenterology) and to targets (e.g. Cancer Waiting Time and New:FU ratio).
* Provision of an endoscopy service that meets JAG requirements and KPIs (key performance indicators).
* Provision of gastroenterology outpatient service at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, St Margaret Hospital and Herts & Essex Hospital.
* Cover for consultant and senior colleagues during periods of leave.
* Participation in medical audit and research as appropriate.
* Ensuring that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
* Future plans to work within the Community Diagnostic Centre for outpatient endoscopy services.
* Work within multidisciplinary teams (Upper GI Cancer, IBD, Harvey ward).
* Ensure excellent verbal and written communication with patients, carers, students, and all staff directly or indirectly involved with the department.
* Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
* Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
* Participate in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
* Engage in departmental meeting timetable (Wed am) Cancer MDT, IBD MDT, audit, Morbidity and Mortality (M&M), Clinical Advisory Group, Endoscopy Users group etc.
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
* Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with the General Medical Council.
* MRCPCH or MRCP or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
* Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within six months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology or the date of interview.
* An appropriate higher degree, e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience
* Wide experience in gastroenterology.
* Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in gastroenterology.
* Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy (e.g. JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures).
* ERCP experience and JAG certification.
* Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
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.
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
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