Consultant - Gastroenterologist | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Frimley is seeking a full-time Consultant Gastroenterologist. Responsibilities include leading ward rounds, conducting endoscopies, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate skills in advanced endoscopy and bowel cancer screening. The role offers flexible working patterns and development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Interest in advanced endoscopy and bowel cancer screening.
• Experience with cross-site activity and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Consultant led ward rounds three times per week.
• Conduct family discussions, specialty ward reviews, and urgent in‑patient endoscopies.
• Participate in electronic triage and MDT discussions.
• Attend weekly Grand Round and Journal Club.

Skills

Advanced endoscopy

Bowel cancer screening

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Full-time Consultant Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

Consultant Gastroenterologist position full-time at Frimley Park Hospital with cross-site activity. 17 Consultant team provides Gastroenterology and Hepatology services to approximately 1 million patients in the Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey areas from the acute sites at Wexham Park (Slough) and Frimley Park (Camberley) and the new elective site at Heatherwood in Ascot.

High‑quality endoscopy services are provided in a 4‑room suite at Frimley, a brand‑new 2‑room unit at Heatherwood and two procedure rooms in Lady Sobell suite (in‑patient and ERCP) and an additional 2 in the new modular unit at Wexham. Services include capsule endoscopy, single‑balloon enterostomy, HALO and EMR therapy for Barrett’s and early esophageal cancers. The post holder will support the Berkshire Bowel Cancer Screening service.

Responsibilities

• Consultant led ward rounds three times per week with daily board rounds and new/unstable patient reviews.
• Family discussions, specialty ward reviews and urgent in‑patient endoscopies, admin, referral triage and SPA.
• Two‑three clinics per week and two‑three endoscopy sessions; electronic triage and MDT participation.
• Endoscopy and clinic sessions cross‑site at Frimley and Heatherwood.
• Weekly MDTs – Colo‑rectal, Upper GI, HPB for malignancy, IBD (Biologics and surgical/histology) and general gastroenterology; plus a weekly Grand Round and Journal Club.

Qualifications

• Interest in advanced endoscopy and bowel cancer screening.
• Full‑time Consultant Gastroenterology with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
• Experience with cross‑site activity and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Benefits

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. Development opportunities include professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training. Flexibility is encouraged; flexible working patterns and hours can be negotiated to meet staff and service needs. A healthy work‑life balance benefits both individuals and patients.