Gastroenterology Consultant

Northampton General Hospital Nhs Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital invites a Consultant in Gastroenterology to strengthen our team. You will deliver a comprehensive gastroenterology service, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy duties, and contribute to service development across the Trust.

The post involves on-call rotas, active teaching of trainees, and engagement in governance and audit initiatives to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCOph or equivalent.
• Essential: Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC).
• Essential: Full registration with General Medical Council.
• Desirable: MD, PhD or other higher degree.
• Desirable: Education / Medical Education Qualification (Masters level).

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital.
• Contribute to inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services.
• Participate in on-call rota and provide advice for GI emergencies.
• Lead teaching and supervise Postgraduate Medical Education in the department.
• Contribute to departmental governance, audits and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teaching

Audit

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Education

FRCOph or equivalent

Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)

Full GMC registration

MD/PhD or higher degree (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

This post is to support our specialist Gastroenterology service based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive service The post holder will also help develop this service, as well as being an active member of the wider Gastroenterology team.

The successful applicant will join seven substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services to the local catchment area. The role will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, endoscopy provision, and the development of specialist services aligned to departmental and Trust priorities.

This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review.

Interview date - TBC

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital.

To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services.

Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high-quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential.

Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota. The current on-call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department.

Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.

Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions.

Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required.

Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.

About us

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

• Date posted: 21 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
• Per Annum / Pro Rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 265-8219385-SUR
• Job locations: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, Northampton, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• FRCOph or equivalent
• Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)
• Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

Teaching and audit

Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable

• A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
• Publications in recognised journals

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Evidence of leadership
• Communication Skills

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Northampton General Hospital

Address: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, Northampton, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https:\/\/www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk\/Home.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Titus Thomas

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