Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Endoscopist

The closing date is 29 August 2025

Job summary

This is an opportunity for a consultant to join the GI Endoscopy team at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust to support our expanding workforce and contribute to the development of our large Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

The role will specialise in all aspects of luminal GI endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and EMR. An interest in Bowel Cancer Screening would be advantageous. Some weekend and cross site working within Mid and South Essex will be expected in line with job plan discussions.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside the established endoscopists to support provision of endoscopy services in line with JAG standards.

You will be expected to perform independent endoscopy lists, train other endoscopists and support clinical governance duties within endoscopy including vetting and triage of referrals, clinical audit and other duties in line with the MSE endoscopy strategy.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups (such as nursing and pharmacy).

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-MR-CSS-BA-9791

Job locations

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

GRAYS

RM16 3EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent & GMC (2)
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 years ST experience after FY1 and FY2

Desirable

  • Consultant experience
  • Gastroenterology consultant experience

Training

Essential

  • Endoscopy performance and training (2)

Desirable

  • ERCP experience and signed off (2)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent & GMC (2)
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 years ST experience after FY1 and FY2

Desirable

  • Consultant experience
  • Gastroenterology consultant experience

Training

Essential

  • Endoscopy performance and training (2)

Desirable

  • ERCP experience and signed off (2)

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

GRAYS

RM16 3EU


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

GRAYS

RM16 3EU


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Endoscopy

Dr Shelby Webster

shelby.webster@nhs.net

0124551460

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-MR-CSS-BA-9791

Job locations

Orsett Hospital

Rowley Road

GRAYS

RM16 3EU


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