Specialist Endoscopist / Gastroenterologist - Fixed Term post

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology to join their vibrant team. The successful applicant will perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures whilst engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration. The role offers the potential for teaching and research, with a supportive work culture focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Competent and independent in colonoscopy.
• Minimum six years in a relevant specialty.
• Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of endoscopic procedures.
• Provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Fluent English

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

MRCP qualification

Minimum of 12 years' medical work experience

Job description

Job summary

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Specialist Doctor in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology looking for an exciting new challenge? We are seeking an NHS Fixed Term Specialist Doctor to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, playing a crucial part in our mission to provide exceptional patient care.

"Working in the Endoscopy Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital is incredibly rewarding. Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities, and the team is like a second family. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and have fun while making a real difference in our patients' lives."

2 Sessions per week will be assigned for teaching, or the option of research may be available for the right candidate!

Main duties of the job

• Perform a range of endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients and colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and hospital policies.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Details Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4231

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (requires PLAB 1 and 2 for overseas medical graduates)
• MRCP qualification
• A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
• Must be competent and independent in colonoscopy

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD.

Practical Skills Essential

• Excellent IT skills.
• Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (requires PLAB 1 and 2 for overseas medical graduates)
• MRCP qualification
• A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
• Must be competent and independent in colonoscopy

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD.

Practical Skills Essential

• Excellent IT skills.
• Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.

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 (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).

Additional information 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 (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 Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

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