Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Transformation Lead

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London seeks a Consultant in Gastroenterology to design and lead clinical transformation programs while providing exceptional patient care. The role includes teaching medical students, participating in research, and developing the gastroenterology service. Ideal candidates should have extensive qualifications, including a medical degree and MRCP, alongside strong leadership and clinical expertise. Offering a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, this position promises impactful work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrable experience in directing clinical transformation projects.
• Successful supervisory and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first‑class clinical service.
• Deliver teaching to medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Engage in multidisciplinary research activities.

Skills

Gastroenterology expertise

Clinical transformation leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Research experience

Education

Registerable medical qualification

Full MRCP

Job description

Job Summary

This is a replacement Consultant post. This post is split between designing and leading the implementation of transformation programmes as the Clinical Transformation Lead and providing clinical care within the Gastroenterology department.

The clinical remit of the post-holder will be to work within the multi‑disciplinary team providing and further developing care for Gastroenterology with a focus on general gastroenterology, including IBD and nutrition. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the existing strengths as well as developing his/her own specific complementary areas of expertise depending upon their interests, ability and experience. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

For the Transformation role they will work in partnership with Chiefs of Division, Clinical Directors, Transformation leads, General Manager and to develop the KCHs Transformation strategy, underpinning programmes of work and implementation credibility across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust's sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co‑operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:

• The provision of a first‑class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

Responsibilities

1. The appointed practitioner will normally participate in teaching medical students, post‑graduate doctors/dentists and other groups at King's College Hospital NHSFT and Kings College London (KCL) School of Medicine. All consultants are expected to be committed to teaching and to play their part in the delivery of the undergraduate curriculum, including planning, review and assessment of students.

2. Post‑graduate teaching and training of doctors/dentists, including acting as an educational supervisor, providing appraisal and support. The postholder will participate in teaching and training postgraduate doctors/dentists, with time for educational supervision normally job‑planned as a team.

3. Involvement in high‑quality research is strongly encouraged, supporting basic research, clinical trials, and collaborative projects across the NHS. The postholder will support research governance, assist with clinical trial setup, and engage in multidisciplinary research activity.

4. Clinical governance: contribute to and participate in the Care Group’s audit programme and quality improvement initiatives. Carry out administrative duties associated with patient care and maintain safeguards for health, safety and well‑being of staff, visitors and patients.

5. Study and annual leave: comply with continuing professional development requirements and coordinate cover for planned absences to ensure service continuity. Annual leave follows Trust guidelines: 32 days (34 after 7 years) plus bank holidays.

6. Safeguarding responsibilities: attend mandated safeguarding training, familiarize with reporting processes, and report any concerns appropriately.

7. Infection control: support infection control policies, comply with national and local procedures, and ensure adherence at all clinical areas.

8. Appraisal and job planning: complete annual appraisal within the NHS framework, participate in SPA activity, and align with the Trust’s performance review cycle.

9. Mentoring and coaching: develop internal coaching skills programmes to support staff development and senior consultant mentoring arrangements.

About us

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1.8bn per annum – and we are delighted you are considering a career with us.

Our teams provide services out of five hospitals across South East London and Kent: King's College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and Beckenham Beacon.

We employ nearly 14,000 staff, who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year. We provide a full range of local and specialist services, with national and international recognition for liver disease, transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato‑oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.

Our Strong Roots, Global Reach strategy (published in 2021) sets out our BOLD vision and commitment towards:

• Brilliant People
• Outstanding care
• Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education
• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do

Details

Date posted 27 November 2025

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant

Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum excl. London Zone Allowance.

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time

Reference number 213-MED-DH-7645462

Job location

Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS

Qualifications

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full MRCP

Registration

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment

Training and Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC or completed portfolio pathway application
• Epic clinician builder certification
• Demonstrable experience in directing and leading clinical transformation projects within the NHS
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows, safety and quality improvement methodologies
• Experience of implementing large scale digital clinical transformation and change projects within a large NHS service, achieving measurable results
• Able to set and sustain pace of complex clinical change
• Successful supervisory, coaching and mentoring experience

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
• Formal training in clinical informatics, health IT or improvement science
• Experience with Epic optimisation and governance frameworks
• Knowledge of population health, data analytics, or AI applications in healthcare
• Clear understanding of operational/clinical objectives while supporting people through change

Administration

• Experience in day‑to‑day organisation of Gastroenterology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management and Leadership

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi‑disciplinary teams

Audit and Quality Improvement

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

Research and Publications

• Understanding of clinical research
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Gastroenterology, ideally with a focus on IBD
• Research publications

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate and post‑graduate teaching and exam preparation
• Teaching skills course/qualification

Job Specific Criteria

• Experience of working in partnership with clinical and operational colleagues to deliver measurable improvements
• Demonstrates ability to quickly gain confidence of senior executives, clinicians and operational staff

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)