Consultant in Gastroenterology

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in the Gastroenterology department. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, utilizing modern endoscopy facilities and contributing to the development of gastroenterology services. With a focus on professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment, you will play a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of the local community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Staff Wellbeing programme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified medical professional with a focus on gastroenterology.
• Experience in managing medical gastroenterology patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical gastroenterology patients on a designated GI ward.
• Conduct clinics and endoscopy lists based on service needs.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Clinical Leadership

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Gastroenterology

Tools

Epic Electronic Patient Record System

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Gastroenterology department, primarily based at Ipswich Hospital.

The General Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinical Delivery Group (CDG) has specialty-level clinical leadership, with one Clinical Lead per specialty at each site.

The Department of Gastroenterology operates as a sub-department within the Surgery and Anaesthetics Division, which includes upper gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, along with other surgical specialties.

The gastroenterology consultants work within a multidisciplinary team, with access to modern endoscopy facilities and equipment. The department aims to provide an efficient, friendly service for the local population and promotes the development of gastroenterology services amidst rapidly evolving technology.

Main duties of the job

The post involves 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), including 2 SPA sessions. Additional PAs can be discussed and job planned with the successful candidate.

Each gastroenterologist spends 5 weeks managing all medical gastroenterology patients on a designated GI ward, with two ward rounds per week. Ward care is supported by two Gastro StRs, one CT1/2, one VTS, and one FI doctor.

When off the wards, the sessions may be used for additional services such as clinics or endoscopy lists based on service needs. Most consultants work above the 10PA contract, but a 10PA contract can be accommodated with adjusted sessional commitments. There is no general medical on-call requirement for this post.

About us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our staff deliver care from hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and in patients' homes. We are one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff.

We support our staff with training, development, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), and a Staff Wellbeing programme.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. We are investing in digital transformation with Epic, a leading electronic patient record system, to enhance hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and wish to develop your skills, we would like to hear from you.

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Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 432-MI2653

Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD