Consultant Gastroenterologist - London

Triple West Medical; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist for a teaching Trust in North East London. The role offers excellent opportunities for development in a busy Gastroenterology department with a focus on advanced endoscopic procedures. Candidates welcome from all levels of experience; opportunities include leadership roles and sub-specialty development. A retention bonus and flexible contracts are available. Immediate applications encouraged.

Benefits

Retention bonus

Support for sub-specialty development

Major facilities investment

CESR Support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing GI disorders and procedures.
• Ability to lead and work in a team.
• Knowledge of NHS systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care for gastrointestinal disorders.
• Engage in endoscopy and clinics for GI malignancies.
• Contribute to the 24/7 GI bleed on-call rota.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Gastrointestinal disorders knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Consultant Gastroenterologist for a large teaching Trust located in North East London, either on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract or on a Substantive basis.

Our client is located just 30 minutes from Central London and easily accessible to the coast and the Essex countryside. They operate two emergency departments and offer a full range of acute services. They also have a neuroscience centre, a cancer centre, a hyper acute stroke unit to provide specialist care, a dedicated breast care service and an income of close to £600m.

Our client is the local hub for bowel cancer screening (BCSP). They perform over 18,000 GI endoscopy procedures per year. This makes it ideal for providing a rich environment for delivering endoscopic care and training. The procedures performed include ERCP, EUS, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Laser, Stenting & PEG insertion & withdrawal.

Our client has a busy but very well developed Gastroenterology department covering a broad range of services to patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Jointly led by specialist medical and surgical gastroenterologists services include rapid access to diagnostics for patients with GI malignancies through endoscopy and Faster Diagnostic Standard (FDS). A regional cancer centre for the diagnosis and treatment of upper GI malignancies and colorectal cancer. Fully accredited for training in endoscopy and are a Regional Training Centre with JAG. Providing assessment, treatment and continuing care for patients with all gastrointestinal and liver conditions. The Endoscopy unit at is also a nominated and chosen site for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Additional Information

• Excellent leadership within the team
• Develop a sub-specialty of your choice
• Retention bonus (offered by our agency)
• Some endoscopy lists on a regular fixed basis
• Engage in upper and lower GI clinics and FDS pathways
• Contribute to the 24/7 GI bleed on-call rota
• SPAs available
• 10 to 12 PA's
• Major facilities investment
• CESR Support
• Fellowship support and encouragement

New Consultants and those looking for their first NHS Locum Consultant appointment are welcome. Successful overseas applicants will be offered a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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