Consultant - Gastroenterologist Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a dynamic team. This full-time role offers the chance to provide exceptional care to a diverse patient population while engaging in advanced IBD imaging and endoscopy procedures. With a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position promotes a healthy work-life balance. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to high standards of patient care and clinical governance, making a significant impact in the field of Gastroenterology.

Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Working Arrangements

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Gastroenterology with a focus on IBD.
• Strong commitment to clinical governance and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultant-led ward rounds and daily board rounds.
• Provide clinics and endoscopy sessions weekly with cross-site options.
• Engage in research opportunities and contribute to high-quality endoscopy services.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Clinical Governance

Endoscopy Procedures

IBD Imaging

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Gastroenterology

Job description

This job is for a Consultant Gastroenterologist. The post is full-time, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).

Role Overview

Gastroenterology consultants are not part of the GIM on-call rota. We provide weekend Gastro zone reviews and GI bleeding services, currently on a 1:8 basis. The GI bleeding rota is supported by two fully trained endoscopy nurses attending out-of-hours emergencies.

Candidate Profile

We are recruiting a Gastroenterologist with an IBD interest. This is a replacement post based at Frimley Park Hospital. The successful candidate will join a team of 17 Consultants providing Gastroenterology and Hepatology services to a population of approximately 1 million patients across Bucks, Berks, Hants, and Surrey, from the acute sites at Wexham Park (Slough), Frimley Park (Camberley), and the elective site at Heatherwood in Ascot.

Responsibilities

1. Ward duties include consultant-led ward rounds three times per week, daily board rounds, and reviews of new/unstable patients.
2. Allocate time for family discussions, specialty reviews on other wards, urgent inpatient endoscopies, admin, referral triage, and SPA.
3. Provide two to three clinics and endoscopy sessions weekly, with cross-site options at Frimley and Heatherwood.
4. Attend MDTs including Colo-rectal, Upper GI, HPB for malignancy, IBD, and others.
5. Participate in weekly medical Grand Round and journal club.
6. Engage with state-of-the-art IBD imaging, including bowel ultrasound and MRI bowel services, with opportunities for research and developing expertise in small bowel ultrasound.
7. Contribute to high-quality endoscopy services across multiple units, including capsule endoscopy, balloon enteroscopy, HALO, and EMR therapy.
8. Support complex hepatobiliary and luminal procedures, supported by anesthetic colleagues and weekly propofol lists.
9. Demonstrate commitment to clinical governance, audit, and risk management to ensure high standards of patient care.

Additional Information

Frimley Health is committed to inclusivity and has received Gold status for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer professional development, flexible working arrangements, and prioritize work-life balance.

Application deadline: Friday, 30 May 2025.