# Consultant Gastroenterologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-gastroenterologist/8abf6588-d236-479d-8eea-4151d270d786 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-gastroenterologist/8abf6588-d236-479d-8eea-4151d270d786.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Gastroenterology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus London weighting - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T09:21:28.074Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8085581 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8085581?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are very pleased to offer the appointment of a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is based at both Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital. This job offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a committed team of consultants in this well- developed service. The appointed consultant is supported by 6 resident doctors: three Specialist Registrars, two IMT1/2 doctors, 1 FY1 doctor. The physicians have a close working relationship with the Radiology, Histopathology, Hepatology, Hepato-pancreaticobiliary, and Colorectal surgery. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver Gastroenterology outpatient and endoscopy services at Chase Farm Hospital along with participating in the Gastroenterology on-call rota at Barnet Hospital, covering inpatient care and emergency endoscopy lists. ### Main duties of the job - An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join – and help develop – the Gastroenterology service at the Barnet Hospital. We are looking for an applicant who has experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy to support the provision and development of service across both hospital sites. The successful applicants will work within the multidisciplinary establishment with outpatient gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists at both the Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital. This post offers 10 PAs of combined direct clinical and supporting programmed activity. The successful applicants will form part of the out of hours GI bleeding service, contribute to the provision of an inpatient, outpatient GI service and Endoscopy sessions. The applicants will be encouraged to contribute to the audit, research as well as under- and post-graduate teaching within the department. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities. ## Job Details We are very pleased to offer the appointment of a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is based at both Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital. This job offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a committed team of consultants in this well- developed service. The appointed consultant is supported by 6 resident doctors: three Specialist Registrars, two IMT1/2 doctors, 1 FY1 doctor. The physicians have a close working relationship with the Radiology, Histopathology, Hepatology, Hepato-pancreaticobiliary, and Colorectal surgery. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver Gastroenterology outpatient and endoscopy services at Chase Farm Hospital along with participating in the Gastroenterology on-call rota at Barnet Hospital, covering inpatient care and emergency endoscopy lists. ## Job Description An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join – and help develop – the Gastroenterology service at the Barnet Hospital. We are looking for an applicant who has experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy to support the provision and development of service across both hospital sites. The successful applicants will work within the multidisciplinary establishment with outpatient gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists at both the Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital. This post offers 10 PAs of combined direct clinical and supporting programmed activity. The successful applicants will form part of the out of hours GI bleeding service, contribute to the provision of an inpatient, outpatient GI service and Endoscopy sessions. The applicants will be encouraged to contribute to the audit, research as well as under- and post-graduate teaching within the department. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Others **Essential** - Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation ### Experience **Essential** - Competent in diagnostic and advanced therapeutic endoscopy - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies - Broad experience in general clinical gastroenterology and hepatology - JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy - Experience in integrated care service development and delivery - Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students ### Skills and aptitudes **Essential** - Strong teaching skills and experience - Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures ### Royal Free World Class Values **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values ### Personal Qualities & attributes **Essential** - Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team - Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic ### Education & professional Qualifications **Essential** - MRCP or equivalent medical degree - Full GMC Registration - CCST or CCT in Gastroenterology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview - MD or PhD - Outstanding research record **Desirable** - Post Graduate degree ## Documents - [fr (pdf, 111.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378355) - [jd (pdf, 680.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378353) - [ps (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378354) - [medical and dental - benefits, about rfl, values and governing objectives (pdf, 940.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2754) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.