Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job description

We are very pleased to offer the appointment of a Consultant Gastroenterologist at theRoyal Free London Hospitals NHS Trust.The post is based at both Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital. This job offers anexciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a committed team ofconsultants in this well- developed service.The appointed consultant is supported by 6 resident doctors: three SpecialistRegistrars, two IMT1/2 doctors, 1 FY1 doctor. The physicians have a close workingrelationship with the Radiology, Histopathology, Hepatology, Hepato-pancreaticobiliary,and Colorectal surgery.The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver Gastroenterologyoutpatient and endoscopy services at Chase Farm Hospital along with participatingin the Gastroenterology on-call rota at Barnet Hospital, covering inpatient care andemergency endoscopy lists.

Main duties of the job

An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join - and help develop - the Gastroenterology service at theBarnetHospital. We are looking for an applicant who has experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy to support the provision and development of service across both hospital sites. The successful applicants will work within the multidisciplinary establishment with outpatient gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists at both theBarnetHospital and Chase Farm Hospital. This post offers 10 PAs of combined direct clinical and supporting programmed activity. The successful applicants will form part of the out of hours GI bleeding service, contribute to the provision of an inpatient, outpatient GI service and Endoscopy sessions.

The applicants will be encouraged to contribute to the audit, research as well as under- and post-graduate teaching within the department.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topTherapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST or CCT in Gastroenterology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• MD or PhD

Experience

• Competent in diagnostic and advanced therapeutic endoscopy
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
• Broad experience in general clinical gastroenterology and hepatology
• JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
• Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Skills and aptitudes

• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Others

• Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation

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.

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum plus London weighting

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £113,565 and £150,569 Per Month

Published at

27-07-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English