Consultant Gastroenterologist — Endoscopy & Service Lead

National health service; Witham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEC, an NHS provider, seeks an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to deliver high-quality gastroenterology services across CHEC sites, primarily Ilford-based with occasional travel to South region sites. You will lead consultant-led clinics, perform GI endoscopy and contribute to clinical governance and service development.

The role emphasizes strong endoscopy skills, leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to excellent patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience Essential: to support NHS partnership, consultant gastroenterologist with strong clinical background and endoscopy skills.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality gastroenterology services and endoscopy procedures.
• Strong clinical judgement, decision-making and patient outcomes focus.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Consultant-led Gastroenterology outpatient clinics.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients referred to the service.
• Undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures.
• Delivering a minimum of two endoscopy lists per week.
• Providing expert clinical advice and treatment recommendations.
• Leading and contributing to clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting service development and strategic direction of CHEC's Gastroenterology services.

Skills

Endoscopy skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Gastroenterology knowledge

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

CHEC, an NHS provider, seeks an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to deliver high-quality gastroenterology services across CHEC sites, primarily Ilford-based with occasional travel to South region sites. You will lead consultant-led clinics, perform GI endoscopy and contribute to clinical governance and service development.

The role emphasizes strong endoscopy skills, leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to excellent patient care and outcomes.