Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Northampton is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join their team. This role involves inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy sessions. Applicants must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have relevant specialty qualifications. The position offers competitive salary and development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Full registration with General Medical Council.
• Relevant specialty degree qualification.
• MRCP UK qualification.
• Completion of Specialty Training or within 6 months of achieving it.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 8 consultant gastroenterologists.
• Provide specialist care while supporting service development.
• Participate in patient care on a gastroenterology ward.

Skills

Effective Team worker

Demonstrable Team Leadership skills

High level Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Full registration with General Medical Council

Relevant specialty degree qualification

MRCP UK qualification

Completion of Specialty Training

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward-thinking gastroenterology team within University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Based at Northampton General Hospital, this role offers the chance to shape services across a modern, integrated trust. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative consultant body, with access to development opportunities and a strong focus on delivering high-quality care across both sites.

Main duties

The successful applicant will join a team of 8 consultant gastroenterologists, working collaboratively to provide specialist care while supporting service development and individual interests.

The role includes inpatient care on a 30-bed gastroenterology ward, outpatient clinics, endoscopy sessions, and contribution to the emergency endoscopy rota. The post is supported by resident doctors, specialist registrars, and a clinical fellow. Consultants typically rotate onto the ward for 10–12 weeks per year and participate in a 10 PA job plan, including clinics, endoscopy, ward rounds, and SPA time.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 265-7218253-A

Job locations: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Job description & responsibilities

For full details of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. This Job Description is pending College Approval.

Person Specification

Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• MRCP UK qualification
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education/Medical Education Qualification (preferably Masters level)

Teaching / Audit / Quality Improvement

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Management Experience

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

Academic Achievements and Research

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

Interpersonal Skills

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD. Website: northamptongeneral.nhs.uk