Gastroenterology Trust Registrar

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A large integrated healthcare trust in Harrow is seeking a proactive Gastroenterology Registrar to join its team at St Mark's Hospital. The position involves patient care in gastroenterology, including ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a commitment to quality improvement, and the ability to guide junior staff. This full-time role offers competitive pay with opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Experience covering general medicine on-call at SpR level.
• Ability to lead and manage resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the gastroenterology department with ward rounds.
• Attend outpatient clinics and assist in endoscopies.
• Engage in training and service development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical skills in gastroenterology

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Leadership and decision-making

Empathy and teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP Part 2

Tools

Endoscopy skills

Job description

Job Summary

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Gastroenterology Registrar to join a team of Gastroenterologists based at St Mark's Hospital. The endoscopy unit performs approximately 5,000 GI endoscopies per year, and approximately 2,000 new patients per year are seen in gastroenterology clinics. The Ealing Endoscopy unit is currently in the process of acquiring JAG accreditation as part of its Trust wide Endoscopy strategy work stream.

This full‑time post would suit a registrar who seeks a challenge in providing excellent Gastroenterology and Hepatology inpatient care, delivering an out‑patient service, and developing skills in endoscopy. The post holder will undertake two out‑patient clinics, conduct ward rounds with consultant supervision and have one training endoscopy list per week.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will work on the wards supporting the busy gastroenterology department and will also be attending outpatients’ clinic and endoscopy. Flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the service but, depending on the interests and skills of the successful candidate, appropriate training can be provided in hepatology, nutrition, endoscopy etc. Duties will include responsibility for in‑patient ward rounds (with consultant supervision), supporting out‑patient clinics and endoscopy lists.

About Us

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest integrated care Trusts in the country, bringing together hospital and community services across the boroughs of Brent, Harrow and Ealing. With 9,000 staff, including 1,300 doctors and 4,000 nurses, we serve a diverse population of approximately 850,000.

We continue to lead the way in a number of clinical services, including a stroke service rated the best in the country and an internationally renowned specialist centre for colorectal diseases at St. Mark's Hospital. We are also a leading provider in undergraduate and postgraduate medical training and education.

Details

• Date posted: 11 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor – other
• Salary: £44,175 to £67,610 a year Per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 337-MS-1894-SM
• Job location: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA10 1AW

Job Responsibilities

A Trust Registrar is required to work in the busy and friendly St Mark's Hospital Gastroenterology department at Northwick Park Hospital. The post holder will work on the wards supporting the busy gastroenterology department and will also be attending outpatients’ clinic and endoscopy. Please see attached JD.

Person Specification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent, MRCP Part 2, Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Clinical skills, experience and interest in gastroenterology; adequate experience to cover general medicine on‑call at SpR level
• Experience of teaching and training junior medical staff
• Ability to organise and manage staff and resources effectively
• Experience of service development & quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to use evidence base and clinical audit in decision‑making
• Understanding of the rationale underpinning good research and ability to support junior doctors in audit & research
• Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiation
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• MRCP (UK)
• Skills in endoscopy
• Evidence of service audit, design or change management; management qualification or current study towards management qualification
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA10 1AW

Website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)