Consultant Gastroenterologist Special interest in BCSP and Endoscopy

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Basildon; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist with a Specialist Interest in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and EMR polypectomy to be based at Basildon University Hospital, with cross-site duties across the Trust. The post includes education roles, involvement in MDTs, and leadership in patient pathways to reduce cancer waiting times.

The role emphasizes BCSP development, advanced endoscopy, and participation in clinical governance, audit, and

Qualifications

• MBBS and MRCP or equivalent qualifications required.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within six months is essential.
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent, MD/PhD or BCSP accreditation preferred.
• Accredited and independent in upper and lower GI endoscopy; BCSP / JAG experience advantageous.
• NHS experience within the last 3 years is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within the Trust, with subspecialty interest in BCSP and complex polyps (EMR).
• Contribute to audit and service improvement plans in line with BCSP/JAG standards.
• Provide general gastroenterology services including inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and on-call GI rota.
• Participate in education, training, and supervision of trainees and endoscopy staff.
• Support outpatient transformation and endoscopy recovery while helping achieve RTT/2-week wait and 18/31/62 day targets.

Education

MBBS, MRCP or Equivalent

GMC Specialist Register eligibility within six months

Specialist training completion or equivalent

Higher degree in medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)

BCSP Accredited

Endoscopy: Upper GI and Lower GI accredited/independent

NHS experience within last 3 years

Job description

The Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist with a Specialist Interest in Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and EMR polypectomy who will be based at Basildon University Hospital, with cross-site working across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as required. The post holder will work closely with colorectal surgery, oncology, radiology, anaesthetics, and specialist nursing teams, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings (colorectal and complex Polyp MDTs) and supporting streamlined patient pathways. The consultant will also play a role in education and training, supporting endoscopy training where appropriate, supervising gastroenterology trainees and endoscopy staff, and contributing to departmental teaching programmes. The role includes active participation in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, appraisal, and revalidation, with an expectation of professional leadership, innovation, and commitment to delivering excellent patient-centred care in line with the values of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This post will also support Outpatient transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and help the department to achieve the referral to treatment (RTT) 18-week targets, 2-week wait, and 28, 31 and 62 day faster diagnostic standards reducing diagnostic and cancer waiting times.

Main duties of the job

The primary focus of the role is the delivery and further development of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within the Trust. The successful candidate should have both subspecialty interest in BCSP and management of complex polyps (EMR). They will contribute to audit and service improvement plans in line with JAG and BCSP. In addition to advanced endoscopy, the postholder will contribute to general gastroenterology services, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and participation in the gastroenterology on-call rota. The balance of clinical activity will reflect the advanced endoscopy nature of the post, with a significant proportion of programmed activities allocated to BCSP. A commitment to Endoscopy is expected and with appropriate allocation in the job plan the candidate will make an equal contribution to the care of Gastroenterology inpatients and the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service which is 1:7 at present with plans to transition to a 1:8 model with further recruitment.

Qualifications

• MBBS, MRCP or Equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry on the specialist register within six months
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent, A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent), BCSP Accredited
• Accredited and independent in Upper GI and lower GI endoscopy
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, Complex polypectomy skills
• NHS experience within the last 3 years

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)