Gastroenterologist

CHEC; Ilford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEC, based at Ilford Hospital and serving Ilford and the South region, delivers consultant-led gastroenterology outpatient clinics with upper and lower GI endoscopy. The post includes at least two endoscopy lists weekly and occasional travel to CHEC South sites, supporting growth of CHEC's community gastroenterology services.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, contribute to governance, service evaluation and quality improvement, and drive innovative clinical pathways across CHEC sites.

Qualifications

• GMC registration is mandatory.
• Experienced consultant-level gastroenterologist with significant endoscopy experience.
• Strong track record in governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and service development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led gastroenterology outpatient clinics.
• Assess, diagnose and manage referred patients.
• Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• Provide at least two endoscopy lists per week.
• Offer expert clinical advice and treatment recommendations.
• Support growth and development of CHEC's community gastroenterology services.
• Contribute to strategic direction with Clinical Director.
• Lead governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of new clinical pathways and service developments.
• Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Support CHEC sites in the South region as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with GMC standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Independent work

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Job description

Consultant Gastroenterologist post at CHEC, based at Ilford Hospital and serving Ilford and the South region. The work centres on consultant-led outpatient clinics, assessing and treating referred patients, and upper and lower GI endoscopy, with at least two endoscopy lists a week. The post is predominantly Ilford-based, with occasional travel to other South region sites, and includes supporting growth of CHEC's community gastroenterology service. Fit turns on GMC registration and significant diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy experience.

What the job involves

• Deliver consultant-led gastroenterology outpatient clinics
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the service
• Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
• Deliver a minimum of two endoscopy lists per week
• Give expert clinical advice and treatment recommendations
• Support growth, delivery and development of CHEC's community gastroenterology services
• Support the Clinical Director in developing and leading the strategic direction of gastroenterology services
• Lead and contribute to clinical governance, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement
• Support implementation of innovative clinical pathways and service developments
• Provide clinical leadership and expertise to multidisciplinary teams
• Support service delivery across CHEC sites in the South region when required
• Keep accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with policies and GMC standards, working to CHEC clinical protocols

What’s required

Registration & licences

• GMC registration

Experience

• Experienced consultant-level gastroenterologist
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality gastroenterology services
• Significant experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Experience of clinical governance, audit and continuous quality improvement

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent clinical judgement and decision-making
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Works independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Provides clinical leadership and contributes strategically to service growth
• Flexible, collaborative approach to supporting services across the South region

Checks & eligibility

• NHS Employment Check Standards checks
• Enhanced DBS disclosure, if required

Other

• Commitment to excellent patient outcomes and experience
• Interest in service development and innovation