Job requirements
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Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Teaching
Knowledge & Experience of supervising and teaching clinical skills
- Qualifications
MBBS, MRCP or Equivalent
- Qualifications
Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry on the specialist register within six months
- Qualifications
Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- Experience and Knowledge
BCSP Accredited
- Experience and Knowledge
Accredited and independent in Upper GI and lower GI endoscopy
- Experience and Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Teaching
JAG Train the Trainers Accreditation
- Qualifications
A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Experience and Knowledge
Complex polypectomy skills
- Experience and Knowledge
NHS experience within the last 3 years
Job overview
The Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist with a Specialist Interest in Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and EMR polypectomy who will be based at Basildon University Hospital, with cross-site working across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as required.
The post holder will work closely with colorectal surgery, oncology, radiology, anaesthetics, and specialist nursing teams, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings (colorectal and complex Polyp MDTs) and supporting streamlined patient pathways.
The consultant will also play a role in education and training, supporting endoscopy training where appropriate, supervising gastroenterology trainees and endoscopy staff, and contributing to departmental teaching programmes.
The role includes active participation in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, appraisal, and revalidation, with an expectation of professional leadership, innovation, and commitment to delivering excellent patient-centred care in line with the values of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will also support Outpatient transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and help the department to achieve the referral to treatment (RTT) 18-week targets, 2-week wait, and 28, 31 and 62 day faster diagnostic standards reducing diagnostic and cancer waiting times.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of the role is the delivery and further development of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within the Trust. The successful candidate should have both subspecialty interest in BCSP and management of complex polyps (EMR). They will contribute to audit and service improvement plans in line with JAG and BCSP.
In addition to advanced endoscopy, the postholder will contribute to general gastroenterology services, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and participation in the gastroenterology on-call rota. The balance of clinical activity will reflect the advanced endoscopy nature of the post, with a significant proportion of programmed activities allocated to BCSP.
A commitment to Endoscopy is expected and with appropriate allocation in the job plan the candidate will make an equal contribution to the care of Gastroenterology inpatients and the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service which is 1:7 at present with plans to transition to a 1:8 model with further recruitment.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist Special interest in BCSP and Endoscopy with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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