Consultant in Gastroenterology

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a gastroenterologist with HPB endoscopy expertise to deliver high-quality general gastroenterology care across two sites (Colchester & Ipswich). The appointee will work with colleagues to strengthen HPB pathways, improve access, reduce delays and optimise endoscopy capacity to provide a resilient service for patients.

The Trust values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, offers flexible working opportunities and staff benefits, with

Job description

The appointee will provide high-quality general gastroenterology care and contribute specialist HPB expertise, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy appropriate to their training, competence and agreed job plan. In addition to the clinical responsibilities of the post, the successful candidate will be expected to work with colleagues to strengthen and develop HPB endoscopy and related pathways across ESNEFT. This will include identifying opportunities to improve access, reduce avoidable delays, make effective use of endoscopy capacity and provide a more resilient service for patients across both hospital sites.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.