Consultant Gastroenterologist and BCSP Colonoscopist

Overview

Join the Gastroenterology team at NCIC to help deliver high-quality endoscopy and GI care in a rural NHS Trust. You will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, lead colonoscopy screening, and participate in a rotating on-call rota and GI bleed coverage. The role includes teaching, endoscopy training, and staff development through NETA and local education initiatives. You’ll work in a modern, JAG-accredited Endoscopy Suite and engage in recruitment and Education oversight. This is an opportunity to shape gastroenterology services with a focus on quality and education.

Pay / Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working
• NHS Discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated colonoscopic screening lists and integrate with gastroenterology colleagues for inpatient/outpatient care
• Share responsibility for ‘Consultant of the Week’ in GI inpatient work and GI bleed rota
• May undertake clinical commitments across other Trust sites
• Deliver endoscopy training locally and contribute to NETA
• Recruit and supervise junior staff, oversee their education, appraisal, and study leave
• Engage in ongoing medical education and educational supervisor activities
• Participate in teaching of undergraduates, postgraduates, and allied health professionals
• Support recruitment and contribute to service development initiatives

Key requirements

• Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology
• Ability to perform therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding
• Screening colonoscopy Level 2; Polypectomy
• Excellent communication with patients and colleagues
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care
• Willingness to travel across sites if needed
• GMC registration and ongoing commitment to professional standards

• Excellent communication
• Team collaboration
• Organisational efficiency
• Endoscopy (therapeutic) and colonoscopy
• Screening colonoscopy Level 2/3 and Polypectomy
• ERCP (mentioned as available in the department)

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