Main area Hepatology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA job plan) Job ref 390-DOM-BA-1302
Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Salary period Yearly Closing 27/03/2026 23:59
Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest ERCP/EUS
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant in Gastroenterology with a specialist interest in ERCP/EUS to join our multidisciplinary Gastroenterology team within Basildon Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to contribute to a high-quality service, offering both inpatient and outpatient care across a wide range of Gastro diseases.
You will be responsible for developing the service, working closely with colleagues in gastroenterology, hepatobiliary surgery, radiology, oncology, and transplant centres, where applicable.
Play a pivotal role in the upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, including therapeutic skills, and confidence in managing a wide range of gastroenterology conditions
Main duties of the job
Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) is essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy.
Support inpatient hepatology and gastroenterology care through regular ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Provide advice and input for the management of gastro related emergencies.
The role encompasses outpatient clinics, inpatient ward reviews along with specialist gastro input.
You will contribute to service development and clinical leadership, and support educational, research, and audit activities within the department.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Gastroenterologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
GMC registration
* GMC registered
* NHS experience
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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