Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join a vibrant multidisciplinary team. This role offers the chance to work in a newly formed Centre of Excellence, focusing on advanced endoscopy and patient care. The successful candidate will benefit from numerous training opportunities, including advanced procedures and participation in research initiatives. With a commitment to high-quality care and continuous improvement, this position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact on patient services in North East London. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

London Living Wage

Apprenticeship programmes

Training opportunities in Advanced Endoscopy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology cases.
• Competence in upper and lower GI endoscopy and management of GI bleeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide designated outpatient and inpatient lists, including emergency cases.
• Participate in ongoing research, audits, and guideline development.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Clinical Nutrition

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

GI Physiology

Education

Full GMC registration

JAG-accreditation

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Gastroenterologist

Barking Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the newly formed Digestive Diseases Centre (DDC) within the Division of Surgery. The DDC aims to develop a Centre of Excellence in North East London and was established by amalgamating Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Upper GI, and Colorectal Surgery.

The Endoscopy Service, hosted within the Division of Surgery, is delivered by clinicians in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Upper & Lower GI Surgery, and 3 Clinical Endoscopists. The post will provide flexible cover for the endoscopy services at Queens Hospital and King George Hospital.

BHRUT, one of the busiest NHS trusts in Greater London, performs over 18,000 GI endoscopy procedures per year in JAG-accredited units. The trust aims to attract tertiary referrals for complex polyps using advanced EMR, ESD, and hybrid procedures. It is also the referral centre for TEMS procedures for NE London.

This is an opportunity to join a busy, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient services. The trust plans to develop JAG training courses, which the successful applicant can contribute to. Procedures include Diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, Colonoscopy, EMR, Colonic stenting, ERCP, EUS (radial and linear), Capsule Endoscopy, and oesophageal pH and manometry studies. Both sites are JAG-accredited.

We are an organization committed to continuous improvement. Recently, we were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24, are no longer in special measures, and our CEO was named top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a commitment to high-quality care and patient satisfaction.

Our staff, over 8,000 from 146 countries, reflect the diversity of the London boroughs we serve. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer, with over 400 staff on apprenticeship programmes.

Our main sites are King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford, both hosting busy emergency departments. Recent developments include new theatres at KGH and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub, which will increase diagnostic capacity. An electronic patient record system is planned for next year to improve record accessibility across hospitals.

Role Responsibilities and Opportunities

• The successful candidate will be JAG-accredited and have opportunities to develop skills in independent lists.
• Participation in ongoing research, audits, and guideline development is encouraged.
• Involvement in providing designated outpatient and inpatient lists, including emergency and non-emergency cases.
• Training opportunities in Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, Video Capsule Endoscopy), Clinical Nutrition & Intestinal Failure, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and GI Physiology.
• Lists are scheduled on weekdays, with occasional evening or weekend sessions to meet service needs.
• Extensive experience in managing both inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology cases is required.
• Competence in upper and lower GI endoscopy and management of GI bleeding is essential.
• On-call commitments are part of the role. Full GMC registration is required.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 May 2025.

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