Job summary
AAC Interview Date: 9th October 2025 PM
There is an opportunity for 2 full time Consultants to join the Epsom and St Helier team in Gastroenterology. Following a review of the service demand we can offer a 10 PA contract to 2 candidates. The post-holders will provide inpatient and outpatient general gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy services. This role is to work within the St. Helier site for Epsom and St. Helier NHS trust.
Main duties of the job
The proposed job plan for this post is to undertake 2 outpatient clinics weekly as well as 2 endoscopy sessions and one Virtual clinic. This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment. Job plans will be reviewed, following an appraisal meeting.
About us
"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan for this post is enclosed. This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment.
The interview date has been set as the 09.10.2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan for this post is enclosed. This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment.
The interview date has been set as the 09.10.2025
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
Desirable
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence or relevant research
Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Professional registration
- Entry on to the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for General Medicine
- Supervision of postgraduate trainees
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
Desirable
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
Desirable
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence or relevant research
Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Professional registration
- Entry on to the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for General Medicine
- Supervision of postgraduate trainees
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
Desirable
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
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).
