Job summary
The Gastroenterology service at Imperial College NHS Trust is advertising for one locum full-time post for a Consultant in Luminal Gastroenterology for 12 months, with an anticipated start date of April 2026.
The Gastroenterology Department aims to provide a comprehensive service for patients with gastroenterological problems whilst being fully committed to developing, teaching, training and research at all levels. Services are provided for patients from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and from a wide geographical area.
The Gastroenterology service has close links to the upper gastrointestinal HPB surgery, which are based at the Hammersmith and the lower gastrointestinal surgery department at Charing Cross. It is extremely well supported by the Histopathology and Radiology departments. There are also close links with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Bariatric service and hepatology (St Mary's).
The endoscopy units at ICHT provide extensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional services.
The Gastroenterology Department provides a comprehensive range of both inpatient and outpatient services.
The applicant will be likely to participate in an on-call rota, most probably GI bleed service (to be negotiated) and include ward cover on a rotational basis. There will be a core SPA for revalidation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake 3 endoscopy lists and 2.5 outpatient clinics per week.
There will be no acute general medicine commitment or inpatient ward rounds.
There will likely be a commitment to the out-of-hours endoscopy service.
More details are available on attached JD.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient gastroenterology
All general clinics are booked to a 5 New and 8 F/U template.
Endoscopy
The appointed locum will be expected to perform independent upper and lower GI endoscopy and be confident and competent in the treatment of GI bleeds.
In-patient Gastroenterology
Inpatients on all three sites are looked after by the consultant on the wards. There is also an acute medicine inpatient service at both Charing Cross and St Marys Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient gastroenterology
All general clinics are booked to a 5 New and 8 F/U template.
Endoscopy
The appointed locum will be expected to perform independent upper and lower GI endoscopy and be confident and competent in the treatment of GI bleeds.
In-patient Gastroenterology
Inpatients on all three sites are looked after by the consultant on the wards. There is also an acute medicine inpatient service at both Charing Cross and St Marys Hospitals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCST) (the proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (e.g. MRCP)
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Independent practice in luminal endoscopy (including therapies) by JAG criteria
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership / Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Academic Achievements Including Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCST) (the proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (e.g. MRCP)
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Independent practice in luminal endoscopy (including therapies) by JAG criteria
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership / Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits
Academic Achievements Including Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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.
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.
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).
