# Gastroenterology Consultant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gastroenterology-consultant/5afc3206-7081-4d3a-ad18-0ec25c861b1e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gastroenterology-consultant/5afc3206-7081-4d3a-ad18-0ec25c861b1e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust - **Town:** Northampton - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Gastroenterology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T11:22:07.058Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Northamptonshire/Northampton/Northampton_General_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8058693 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058693?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This post is to support our  specialist Gastroenterology service based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive service  The post holder will also help  develop this service, as well as being an active member of the wider Gastroenterology team. The successful applicant will join seven substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services to the local catchment area. The role will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, endoscopy provision, and the development of specialist services aligned to departmental and Trust priorities. This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review. Interview date – TBC ### Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital. To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services. Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high-quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential. Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota. The current on-call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy. Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department. Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate. Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions. Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required. Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities. **JD Pending Royal College Approval** ## Job Details This post is to support our specialist Gastroenterology service based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive service The post holder will also help develop this service, as well as being an active member of the wider Gastroenterology team. The successful applicant will join seven substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services to the local catchment area. The role will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, endoscopy provision, and the development of specialist services aligned to departmental and Trust priorities. This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review. Interview date – TBC ## Job Description To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital. To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services. Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high-quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential. Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota. The current on-call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy. Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department. Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate. Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions. Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required. Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings. ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities. **JD Pending Royal College Approval** ## Person Specification ### Teaching and audit **Essential** - Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement - Experience of Teaching Junior Staff - Experience of Undergraduate Teaching **Desirable** - Experience in Curriculum development and delivery ### Interpersonal skills **Essential** - Evidence of leadership - Communication Skills ### MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing - Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience **Desirable** - Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - FRCOph or equivalent - Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC) - Full registration with General Medical Council **Desirable** - MD, PhD or other higher degree - Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level) ### Academic Achievements and Research **Desirable** - A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department - Publications in recognised journals ## Documents - [useful links (pdf, 185.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1875) - [code of conduct (pdf, 235.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1872) - [benefits and ngh (pdf, 379.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1874) - [gastroenterology consultant (pdf, 934.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348810) - [respect and support document (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1869) - [staff fair processing statement (pdf, 90.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1868) ## 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.