Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Greater London is seeking a full-time Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist to join a multidisciplinary team. This role involves a mix of outpatient and inpatient duties, including endoscopy, leadership responsibilities, and participation in clinical research. Candidates must have significant experience in paediatric gastroenterology, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology.
• Understanding of multi‑system allergic disease and EGID.
• Evidence of training in recognised paediatric GI motility Centre.

Responsibilities

• Share outpatient and inpatient service with other consultants.
• Attend service‑wide MDTs such as histology and radiology meetings.
• Participate in performing and supervising trainees in GI investigations.

Skills

Independent Upper and lower GI endoscopy skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills

Excellent leadership and organisational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Higher Degree Management course, PhD, MD or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

We are currently inviting applications for a full time Paediatric Consultant to join our Gastroenterology team.

This exciting opportunity is for a full-time post to work in this unique and supportive environment within a busy children’s hospital.

We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic consultant with appropriate clinical experience to join our team of 11 paediatric Gastroenterologists working across GI Allergy and Neurogastroenterology & Motility Units. The GI Allergy service provides specialist multi‑disciplinary care to Central and North London, and we host an active clinical research unit. We aim to expand our expertise especially in Upper GI motility assessment and treatments, related research in this subspeciality.

This post involves a 1 in 7 on‑call commitment (non‑resident) for Gastroenterology patients when attending providing 24‑hour cover for the service. They will also be required to undertake senior leadership responsibility for the management of patient care whilst leading a team of middle‑grade Drs in the in‑patient care of children. The on‑call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.

Main duties of the job

Specific Clinical Duties

The post holder will share the outpatient and inpatient service with the other post holders. The main Gastroenterology ward round on Monday am is the principal teaching ward round and is attended by all consultants together. The post holder will also be attending service‑wide MDTs such as histology and radiology meetings.

The post consists of 2 fixed outpatient clinics per week, alongside 1 weekly GI Allergy MDT meeting, pre and post clinic planning meetings. The post holder will undertake one acute paediatric gastroenterology assessment unit (PGAU) or endoscopy / manometry every other week under general anaesthesia. The GI allergy service is developing a nasal endoscopy service, which the post‑holder will be expected to contribute. Maintaining skills in neurogastroenterology will be encouraged, through assisting in performance, analysis and reporting specialist impedance and manometric studies. They will provide support in performing a manometry list to the motility unit, if required. The post‑holder will regularly undertake / supervise trainees in other GI investigations.

The post holder will contribute to 1 in 10 on‑call commitment providing 24‑hour cover for the service. The on‑call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• MBBS or Equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics (CCT or equivalent), or within 6 months at time of interview. For candidates requiring Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of application
• Valid BLS training
• Valid APLS, EPLS, and NLS
• Higher Degree Management course, PhD, MD or equivalent
• Research Publications
• Membership of BSPGHAN/ESPGHAN or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology
• Gastroenterology training in recognised Paediatric GI units.
• Understanding of multi‑system allergic disease and EGID and their impacts on the digestive system
• Sub‑specialty experience in long‑term management of primary and secondary motility disorders of the GI tract, including oesophageal motility disorders, PIPO and intestinal failure.
• Evidence of up to date training in Child Safeguarding (level 3)
• Evidence of training in recognised paediatric GI motility Centre
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Experience of teaching students and multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks

Skills/Abilities

• Independent Upper and lower GI endoscopy skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients.
• Medical management – able to supervise junior medical staff
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi‑disciplinary colleagues
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Ability to manage time and workload
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever‑changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Basic Computer Skills including an understanding of information governance
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Ability to perform and report oesophageal HR manometry
• Ability to perform and report oesophageal impedance‑pH studies
• Ability to perform and report ano‑rectal manometry
• Ability to perform and report endo‑flip, antroduodenal and colonic manometry
• Interventional endoscopy skills including PEG and PEG‑J insertion, insertion of duodenal and colonic manometry catheters

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum