Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job summary

Give people better access to the care they deserve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline medical team. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in Gastroenterology and Endoscopic procedures.

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality day case treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care.  As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard.  Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. 

Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will manage and lead a multi-professional team and perform a range of Endoscopic procedures. We have two endoscopy rooms, one purpose built and one in an adapted operating room. The endoscopy service is run with both Olympus and Fujinon endoscope systems. In this role you will be responsible for delivering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures to referred NHS and private patients. You will be expected to deliver upper- and lower-day case gastroenterology services, principally carried out under local anaesthesia or without sedation.

Main duties of the job

A Gastroenterologist with full and specialist GMC registration with evidence of subspecialty training, with:

• experience of working in a specialist department treating upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions
• the ability to offer an expert opinion on a range of problems in elective gastroenterology, drawing on substantial experience in the speciality

What you can expect in return;

• Competitive rates of pay
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Work within a relaxed, clean and modern hospital

About us

From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK. Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. Its a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company thats determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working, and its an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact Sarah in our friendly resourcing team via email sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will have full and specialist GMC registration as well as evidence of subspecialty training.

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).